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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.89, 64.74 and 36.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.89, 64.74 and 36.51 is: 50.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.89 : 64.74 = 36.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.89/64.74 = 36.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.89x = 64.74 × 36.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.89x = 2,363.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363.66/46.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.41

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