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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.14, 63.63 and 37.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.14, 63.63 and 37.93 is: 52.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.14 : 63.63 = 37.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.14/63.63 = 37.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.14x = 63.63 × 37.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.14x = 2,413.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413.49/46.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.31

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