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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.64, 64.33 and 36.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.64, 64.33 and 36.69 is: 50.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.64 : 64.33 = 36.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.64/64.33 = 36.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.64x = 64.33 × 36.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.64x = 2,360.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360.27/46.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.61

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