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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.40, 64.10 and 36.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.40, 64.10 and 36.76 is: 50.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.40 : 64.10 = 36.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.40/64.10 = 36.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.40x = 64.10 × 36.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.40x = 2,356.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356.32/46.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.78

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