1. The problem asks for the mean of the number 46 in a calculation. 2. The mean (or average) of a set of numbers is calculated by summing all the numbers and then dividing by the count of numbers. 3. Since only one number, 46, is given, the mean is simply that number itself. 4. Formula: $$\text{Mean} = \frac{\text{Sum of numbers}}{\text{Count of numbers}}$$ 5. Here, sum = 46 and count = 1. 6. So, $$\text{Mean} = \frac{46}{1} = 46$$ 7. Therefore, the mean of 46 is 46.