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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.05, 63.50 and 37.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.05, 63.50 and 37.85 is: 52.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.05 : 63.50 = 37.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.05/63.50 = 37.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.05x = 63.50 × 37.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.05x = 2,402.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402.97/46.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.18

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