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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.77, 64.38 and 35.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.77, 64.38 and 35.84 is: 49.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.77 : 64.38 = 35.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.77/64.38 = 35.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.77x = 64.38 × 35.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.77x = 2,307.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307.06/46.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.33

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