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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.55, 64.15 and 35.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.55, 64.15 and 35.62 is: 49.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.55 : 64.15 = 35.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.55/64.15 = 35.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.55x = 64.15 × 35.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.55x = 2,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285.02/46.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.09

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