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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.02, 68.91 and 37.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.02, 68.91 and 37.38 is: 55.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.02 : 68.91 = 37.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.02/68.91 = 37.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.02x = 68.91 × 37.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.02x = 2,575.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575.86/46.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.97

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