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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.49, 64.16 and 36.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.49, 64.16 and 36.63 is: 50.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.49 : 64.16 = 36.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.49/64.16 = 36.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.49x = 64.16 × 36.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.49x = 2,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350.14/46.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.56

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