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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.52, 64.16 and 35.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.52, 64.16 and 35.58 is: 49.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.52 : 64.16 = 35.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.52/64.16 = 35.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.52x = 64.16 × 35.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.52x = 2,282.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282.81/46.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.07

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