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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.27, 63.80 and 37.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.27, 63.80 and 37.51 is: 51.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.27 : 63.80 = 37.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.27/63.80 = 37.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.27x = 63.80 × 37.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.27x = 2,393.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393.50/46.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.73

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