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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.05, 63.36 and 36.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.05, 63.36 and 36.15 is: 49.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.05 : 63.36 = 36.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.05/63.36 = 36.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.05x = 63.36 × 36.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.05x = 2,290.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290.46/46.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.74

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