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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.44, 63.86 and 36.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.44, 63.86 and 36.72 is: 50.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.44 : 63.86 = 36.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.44/63.86 = 36.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.44x = 63.86 × 36.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.44x = 2,344.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344.94/46.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.49

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