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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.62, 64.38 and 37.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.62, 64.38 and 37.44 is: 51.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.62 : 64.38 = 37.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.62/64.38 = 37.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.62x = 64.38 × 37.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.62x = 2,410.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410.39/46.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.70

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