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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.69, 64.54 and 35.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.69, 64.54 and 35.82 is: 49.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.69 : 64.54 = 35.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.69/64.54 = 35.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.69x = 64.54 × 35.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.69x = 2,311.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311.89/46.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.52

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