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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.84, 64.65 and 35.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.84, 64.65 and 35.91 is: 49.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.84 : 64.65 = 35.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.84/64.65 = 35.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.84x = 64.65 × 35.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.84x = 2,321.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321.58/46.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.56

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