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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.73, 64.56 and 37.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.73, 64.56 and 37.10 is: 51.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.73 : 64.56 = 37.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.73/64.56 = 37.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.73x = 64.56 × 37.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.73x = 2,395.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395.18/46.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.26

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