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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.98, 64.78 and 37.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.98, 64.78 and 37.12 is: 51.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.98 : 64.78 = 37.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.98/64.78 = 37.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.98x = 64.78 × 37.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.98x = 2,404.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404.63/46.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.18

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