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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.33, 63.91 and 35.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.33, 63.91 and 35.95 is: 49.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.33 : 63.91 = 35.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.33/63.91 = 35.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.33x = 63.91 × 35.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.33x = 2,297.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297.37/46.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.59

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