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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.99, 64.92 and 46.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.99, 64.92 and 46.65 is: 64.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.99 : 64.92 = 46.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.99/64.92 = 46.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.99x = 64.92 × 46.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.99x = 3,028.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028.52/46.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.45

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