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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.93, 64.70 and 37.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.93, 64.70 and 37.07 is: 51.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.93 : 64.70 = 37.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.93/64.70 = 37.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.93x = 64.70 × 37.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.93x = 2,398.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398.43/46.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.11

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