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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.39, 64.10 and 37.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.39, 64.10 and 37.25 is: 51.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.39 : 64.10 = 37.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.39/64.10 = 37.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.39x = 64.10 × 37.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.39x = 2,387.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387.54/46.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.47

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