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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.83, 64.66 and 35.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.83, 64.66 and 35.20 is: 48.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.83 : 64.66 = 35.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.83/64.66 = 35.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.83x = 64.66 × 35.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.83x = 2,276.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276.14/46.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.60

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