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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.74, 64.52 and 36.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.74, 64.52 and 36.42 is: 50.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.74 : 64.52 = 36.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.74/64.52 = 36.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.74x = 64.52 × 36.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.74x = 2,349.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349.82/46.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.27

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