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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.19, 63.70 and 35.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.19, 63.70 and 35.81 is: 49.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.19 : 63.70 = 35.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.19/63.70 = 35.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.19x = 63.70 × 35.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.19x = 2,280.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280.82/46.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.38

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