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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.44, 64.18 and 35.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.44, 64.18 and 35.08 is: 48.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.44 : 64.18 = 35.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.44/64.18 = 35.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.44x = 64.18 × 35.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.44x = 2,251.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251.43/46.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.48

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