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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.95, 64.56 and 45.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.95, 64.56 and 45.51 is: 62.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.95 : 64.56 = 45.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.95/64.56 = 45.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.95x = 64.56 × 45.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.95x = 2,937.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937.67/46.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.58

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