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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.98, 64.67 and 46.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.98, 64.67 and 46.80 is: 64.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.98 : 64.67 = 46.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.98/64.67 = 46.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.98x = 64.67 × 46.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.98x = 3,026.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026.32/46.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.42

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