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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.25, 63.91 and 36.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.25, 63.91 and 36.41 is: 50.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.25 : 63.91 = 36.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.25/63.91 = 36.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.25x = 63.91 × 36.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.25x = 2,326.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326.96/46.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.31

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