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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.78, 64.44 and 35.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.78, 64.44 and 35.86 is: 49.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.78 : 64.44 = 35.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.78/64.44 = 35.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.78x = 64.44 × 35.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.78x = 2,310.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310.82/46.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.40

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