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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.84, 70.08 and 37.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.84, 70.08 and 37.84 is: 56.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.84 : 70.08 = 37.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.84/70.08 = 37.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.84x = 70.08 × 37.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.84x = 2,651.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651.83/46.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.61

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