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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.08, 63.60 and 37.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.08, 63.60 and 37.88 is: 52.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.08 : 63.60 = 37.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.08/63.60 = 37.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.08x = 63.60 × 37.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.08x = 2,409.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409.17/46.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.28

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