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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.41, 63.87 and 37.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.41, 63.87 and 37.62 is: 51.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.41 : 63.87 = 37.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.41/63.87 = 37.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.41x = 63.87 × 37.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.41x = 2,402.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402.79/46.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.77

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