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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.51, 64.20 and 35.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.51, 64.20 and 35.58 is: 49.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.51 : 64.20 = 35.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.51/64.20 = 35.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.51x = 64.20 × 35.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.51x = 2,284.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284.24/46.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.11

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