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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.18, 69.42 and 37.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.18, 69.42 and 37.72 is: 56.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.18 : 69.42 = 37.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.18/69.42 = 37.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.18x = 69.42 × 37.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.18x = 2,618.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618.52/46.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.70

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