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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.01, 68.93 and 37.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.01, 68.93 and 37.88 is: 56.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.01 : 68.93 = 37.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.01/68.93 = 37.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.01x = 68.93 × 37.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.01x = 2,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611.15/46.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.75

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