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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.22, 63.81 and 35.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.22, 63.81 and 35.37 is: 48.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.22 : 63.81 = 35.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.22/63.81 = 35.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.22x = 63.81 × 35.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.22x = 2,256.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256.96/46.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.84

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