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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.78, 64.40 and 36.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.78, 64.40 and 36.35 is: 50.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.78 : 64.40 = 36.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.78/64.40 = 36.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.78x = 64.40 × 36.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.78x = 2,340.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340.68/46.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.04

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