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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.08, 68.96 and 36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.08, 68.96 and 36 is: 53.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.08 : 68.96 = 36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.08/68.96 = 36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.08x = 68.96 × 36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.08x = 2,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482.56/46.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.88

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