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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.03, 63.48 and 36.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.03, 63.48 and 36.31 is: 50.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.03 : 63.48 = 36.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.03/63.48 = 36.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.03x = 63.48 × 36.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.03x = 2,304.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304.96/46.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.08

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