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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.05, 63.56 and 36.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.05, 63.56 and 36.87 is: 50.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.05 : 63.56 = 36.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.05/63.56 = 36.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.05x = 63.56 × 36.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.05x = 2,343.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343.46/46.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.89

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