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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.98, 64.83 and 35.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.98, 64.83 and 35.34 is: 48.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.98 : 64.83 = 35.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.98/64.83 = 35.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.98x = 64.83 × 35.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.98x = 2,291.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291.17/46.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.77

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