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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.71, 69.93 and 36.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.71, 69.93 and 36.99 is: 55.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.71 : 69.93 = 36.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.71/69.93 = 36.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.71x = 69.93 × 36.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.71x = 2,586.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586.71/46.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.38

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