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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.67, 69.89 and 37.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.67, 69.89 and 37.02 is: 55.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.67 : 69.89 = 37.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.67/69.89 = 37.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.67x = 69.89 × 37.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.67x = 2,587.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587.33/46.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.44

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