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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.38, 69.73 and 37.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.38, 69.73 and 37.42 is: 56.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.38 : 69.73 = 37.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.38/69.73 = 37.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.38x = 69.73 × 37.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.38x = 2,609.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609.03/46.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.25

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