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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.10, 69.05 and 37.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.10, 69.05 and 37.09 is: 55.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.10 : 69.05 = 37.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.10/69.05 = 37.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.10x = 69.05 × 37.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.10x = 2,561.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561.24/46.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.56

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