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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.25, 69.20 and 37.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.25, 69.20 and 37.71 is: 56.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.25 : 69.20 = 37.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.25/69.20 = 37.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.25x = 69.20 × 37.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.25x = 2,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609.34/46.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.42

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