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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.05, 63.63 and 35.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.05, 63.63 and 35.68 is: 49.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.05 : 63.63 = 35.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.05/63.63 = 35.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.05x = 63.63 × 35.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.05x = 2,270.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270.32/46.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.30

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