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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.36, 64.02 and 35.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.36, 64.02 and 35.52 is: 49.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.36 : 64.02 = 35.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.36/64.02 = 35.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.36x = 64.02 × 35.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.36x = 2,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273.99/46.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.05

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