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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46, 63.30 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46, 63.30 and 35.04 is: 48.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46 : 63.30 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46/63.30 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46x = 63.30 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46x = 2,218.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218.03/46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.22

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