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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.39, 63.86 and 36.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.39, 63.86 and 36.01 is: 49.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.39 : 63.86 = 36.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.39/63.86 = 36.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.39x = 63.86 × 36.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.39x = 2,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299.70/46.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.57

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