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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.16, 63.78 and 36.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.16, 63.78 and 36.53 is: 50.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.16 : 63.78 = 36.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.16/63.78 = 36.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.16x = 63.78 × 36.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.16x = 2,329.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329.88/46.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.47

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