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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.94, 64.80 and 35.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.94, 64.80 and 35.26 is: 48.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.94 : 64.80 = 35.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.94/64.80 = 35.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.94x = 64.80 × 35.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.94x = 2,284.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284.69/46.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.68

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