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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.22, 63.78 and 35.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.22, 63.78 and 35.30 is: 48.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.22 : 63.78 = 35.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.22/63.78 = 35.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.22x = 63.78 × 35.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.22x = 2,251.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251.43/46.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.71

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