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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.44, 64.05 and 35.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.44, 64.05 and 35.49 is: 48.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.44 : 64.05 = 35.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.44/64.05 = 35.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.44x = 64.05 × 35.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.44x = 2,273.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273.13/46.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.95

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