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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.20, 63.68 and 35.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.20, 63.68 and 35.27 is: 48.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.20 : 63.68 = 35.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.20/63.68 = 35.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.20x = 63.68 × 35.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.20x = 2,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245.50/46.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.60

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