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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.35, 63.44 and 46.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.35, 63.44 and 46.24 is: 63.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.35 : 63.44 = 46.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.35/63.44 = 46.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.35x = 63.44 × 46.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.35x = 2,933.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933.47/46.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.29

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