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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.61, 64.35 and 37.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.61, 64.35 and 37.45 is: 51.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.61 : 64.35 = 37.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.61/64.35 = 37.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.61x = 64.35 × 37.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.61x = 2,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409.75/46.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.71

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