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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.00, 68.86 and 36.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.00, 68.86 and 36.89 is: 55.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.00 : 68.86 = 36.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.00/68.86 = 36.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.00x = 68.86 × 36.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.00x = 2,539.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539.72/46.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.22

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