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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.14, 69.27 and 37.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.14, 69.27 and 37.47 is: 56.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.14 : 69.27 = 37.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.14/69.27 = 37.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.14x = 69.27 × 37.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.14x = 2,595.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595.55/46.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.25

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