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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.12, 63.60 and 35.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.12, 63.60 and 35.19 is: 48.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.12 : 63.60 = 35.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.12/63.60 = 35.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.12x = 63.60 × 35.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.12x = 2,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238.08/46.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.53

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