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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.16, 63.61 and 36.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.16, 63.61 and 36.91 is: 50.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.16 : 63.61 = 36.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.16/63.61 = 36.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.16x = 63.61 × 36.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.16x = 2,347.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347.85/46.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.86

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