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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.56, 64.16 and 36.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.56, 64.16 and 36.23 is: 49.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.56 : 64.16 = 36.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.56/64.16 = 36.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.56x = 64.16 × 36.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.56x = 2,324.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324.01/46.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.91

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