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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.84, 64.67 and 35.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.84, 64.67 and 35.89 is: 49.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.84 : 64.67 = 35.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.84/64.67 = 35.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.84x = 64.67 × 35.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.84x = 2,320.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320.83/46.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.55

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