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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.17, 69.10 and 37.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.17, 69.10 and 37.51 is: 56.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.17 : 69.10 = 37.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.17/69.10 = 37.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.17x = 69.10 × 37.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.17x = 2,592.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592.27/46.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.15

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