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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.52, 64.08 and 37.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.52, 64.08 and 37.31 is: 51.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.52 : 64.08 = 37.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.52/64.08 = 37.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.52x = 64.08 × 37.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.52x = 2,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390.50/46.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.39

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