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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.26, 63.89 and 35.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.26, 63.89 and 35.47 is: 49.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.26 : 63.89 = 35.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.26/63.89 = 35.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.26x = 63.89 × 35.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.26x = 2,266.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266.53/46.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.00

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