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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.67, 69.84 and 37.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.67, 69.84 and 37.58 is: 56.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.67 : 69.84 = 37.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.67/69.84 = 37.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.67x = 69.84 × 37.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.67x = 2,624.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624.24/46.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.24

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