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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.98, 64.77 and 37.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.98, 64.77 and 37.76 is: 52.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.98 : 64.77 = 37.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.98/64.77 = 37.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.98x = 64.77 × 37.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.98x = 2,445.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445.72/46.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.06

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