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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.08, 68.95 and 37.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.08, 68.95 and 37.42 is: 55.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.08 : 68.95 = 37.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.08/68.95 = 37.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.08x = 68.95 × 37.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.08x = 2,580.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580.11/46.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.99

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