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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.70, 69.98 and 36.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.70, 69.98 and 36.58 is: 54.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.70 : 69.98 = 36.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.70/69.98 = 36.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.70x = 69.98 × 36.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.70x = 2,559.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559.52/46.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.81

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