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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.67, 64.31 and 36.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.67, 64.31 and 36.95 is: 50.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.67 : 64.31 = 36.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.67/64.31 = 36.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.67x = 64.31 × 36.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.67x = 2,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375.75/46.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.91

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