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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.77, 64.50 and 37.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.77, 64.50 and 37.55 is: 51.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.77 : 64.50 = 37.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.77/64.50 = 37.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.77x = 64.50 × 37.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.77x = 2,421.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421.65/46.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.78

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