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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.65, 69.66 and 36.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.65, 69.66 and 36.91 is: 55.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.65 : 69.66 = 36.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.65/69.66 = 36.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.65x = 69.66 × 36.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.65x = 2,571.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571.37/46.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.12

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