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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.21, 63.80 and 36.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.21, 63.80 and 36.58 is: 50.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.21 : 63.80 = 36.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.21/63.80 = 36.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.21x = 63.80 × 36.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.21x = 2,333.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333.60/46.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.50

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