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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.58, 64.13 and 36.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.58, 64.13 and 36.72 is: 50.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.58 : 64.13 = 36.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.58/64.13 = 36.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.58x = 64.13 × 36.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.58x = 2,354.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354.67/46.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.56

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