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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.34, 63.88 and 37.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.34, 63.88 and 37.59 is: 51.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.34 : 63.88 = 37.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.34/63.88 = 37.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.34x = 63.88 × 37.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.34x = 2,401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401.25/46.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.82

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