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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.09, 63.41 and 36.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.09, 63.41 and 36.68 is: 50.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.09 : 63.41 = 36.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.09/63.41 = 36.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.09x = 63.41 × 36.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.09x = 2,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325.66/46.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.45

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