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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.44, 63.99 and 37.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.44, 63.99 and 37.22 is: 51.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.44 : 63.99 = 37.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.44/63.99 = 37.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.44x = 63.99 × 37.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.44x = 2,381.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381.39/46.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.28

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