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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.44, 69.91 and 37.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.44, 69.91 and 37.91 is: 57.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.44 : 69.91 = 37.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.44/69.91 = 37.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.44x = 69.91 × 37.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.44x = 2,650.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650.37/46.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.07

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