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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.16, 64.68 and 46.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.16, 64.68 and 46.14 is: 63.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.16 : 64.68 = 46.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.16/64.68 = 46.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.16x = 64.68 × 46.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.16x = 2,984.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984.34/47.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.28

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