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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.16, 63.60 and 35.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.16, 63.60 and 35.73 is: 49.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.16 : 63.60 = 35.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.16/63.60 = 35.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.16x = 63.60 × 35.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.16x = 2,272.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272.43/46.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.23

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