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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.65, 64.38 and 37.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.65, 64.38 and 37.43 is: 51.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.65 : 64.38 = 37.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.65/64.38 = 37.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.65x = 64.38 × 37.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.65x = 2,409.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409.74/46.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.66

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