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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.68, 70.05 and 36.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.68, 70.05 and 36.06 is: 54.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.68 : 70.05 = 36.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.68/70.05 = 36.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.68x = 70.05 × 36.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.68x = 2,526.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526.00/46.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.11

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