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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.96, 64.82 and 39.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.96, 64.82 and 39.68 is: 54.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.96 : 64.82 = 39.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.96/64.82 = 39.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.96x = 64.82 × 39.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.96x = 2,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572.06/46.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.77

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