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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.11, 63.66 and 35.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.11, 63.66 and 35.17 is: 48.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.11 : 63.66 = 35.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.11/63.66 = 35.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.11x = 63.66 × 35.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.11x = 2,238.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238.92/46.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.56

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