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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.58, 69.72 and 37.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.58, 69.72 and 37.98 is: 56.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.58 : 69.72 = 37.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.58/69.72 = 37.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.58x = 69.72 × 37.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.58x = 2,647.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647.97/46.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.85

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