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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.72, 69.99 and 36.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.72, 69.99 and 36.73 is: 55.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.72 : 69.99 = 36.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.72/69.99 = 36.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.72x = 69.99 × 36.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.72x = 2,570.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570.73/46.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.02

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