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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.85, 70.29 and 37.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.85, 70.29 and 37.88 is: 56.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.85 : 70.29 = 37.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.85/70.29 = 37.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.85x = 70.29 × 37.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.85x = 2,662.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662.50/46.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.84

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