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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.73, 64.31 and 35.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.73, 64.31 and 35.79 is: 49.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.73 : 64.31 = 35.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.73/64.31 = 35.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.73x = 64.31 × 35.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.73x = 2,301.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301.65/46.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.25

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