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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.46, 69.57 and 36.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.46, 69.57 and 36.23 is: 54.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.46 : 69.57 = 36.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.46/69.57 = 36.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.46x = 69.57 × 36.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.46x = 2,520.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520.17/46.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.25

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