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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.62, 69.86 and 37.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.62, 69.86 and 37.42 is: 56.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.62 : 69.86 = 37.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.62/69.86 = 37.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.62x = 69.86 × 37.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.62x = 2,614.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614.16/46.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.07

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