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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.07, 63.60 and 31.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.07, 63.60 and 31.58 is: 43.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.07 : 63.60 = 31.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.07/63.60 = 31.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.07x = 63.60 × 31.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.07x = 2,008.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008.49/46.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.60

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