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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46, 68.92 and 36.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46, 68.92 and 36.36 is: 54.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46 : 68.92 = 36.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46/68.92 = 36.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46x = 68.92 × 36.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46x = 2,505.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505.93/46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.48

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