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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.11, 63.59 and 35.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.11, 63.59 and 35.18 is: 48.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.11 : 63.59 = 35.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.11/63.59 = 35.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.11x = 63.59 × 35.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.11x = 2,236.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236.60/46.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.51

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