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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.76, 64.45 and 39.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.76, 64.45 and 39.37 is: 54.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.76 : 64.45 = 39.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.76/64.45 = 39.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.76x = 64.45 × 39.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.76x = 2,537.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537.20/46.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.26

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