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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.91, 64.72 and 37.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.91, 64.72 and 37.69 is: 52.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.91 : 64.72 = 37.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.91/64.72 = 37.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.91x = 64.72 × 37.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.91x = 2,439.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439.30/46.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.00

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