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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.61, 64.28 and 37.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.61, 64.28 and 37.85 is: 52.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.61 : 64.28 = 37.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.61/64.28 = 37.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.61x = 64.28 × 37.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.61x = 2,432.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432.92/46.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.20

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