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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.94, 65.10 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.94, 65.10 and 45.56 is: 63.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.94 : 65.10 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.94/65.10 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.94x = 65.10 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.94x = 2,965.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965.96/46.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.19

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