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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.07, 63.56 and 35.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.07, 63.56 and 35.70 is: 49.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.07 : 63.56 = 35.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.07/63.56 = 35.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.07x = 63.56 × 35.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.07x = 2,268.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268.91/46.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.25

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