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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.18, 63.72 and 35.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.18, 63.72 and 35.86 is: 49.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.18 : 63.72 = 35.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.18/63.72 = 35.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.18x = 63.72 × 35.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.18x = 2,285.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285.00/46.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.48

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