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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.03, 63.37 and 37.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.03, 63.37 and 37.25 is: 51.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.03 : 63.37 = 37.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.03/63.37 = 37.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.03x = 63.37 × 37.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.03x = 2,360.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360.60/46.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.29

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