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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.11, 63.65 and 36.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.11, 63.65 and 36.25 is: 50.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.11 : 63.65 = 36.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.11/63.65 = 36.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.11x = 63.65 × 36.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.11x = 2,307.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307.48/46.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.05

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