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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.95, 64.65 and 46.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.95, 64.65 and 46.81 is: 64.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.95 : 64.65 = 46.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.95/64.65 = 46.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.95x = 64.65 × 46.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.95x = 3,026.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026.27/46.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.46

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