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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.65, 64.26 and 36.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.65, 64.26 and 36.93 is: 50.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.65 : 64.26 = 36.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.65/64.26 = 36.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.65x = 64.26 × 36.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.65x = 2,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373.12/46.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.87

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