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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.86, 70.14 and 37.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.86, 70.14 and 37.68 is: 56.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.86 : 70.14 = 37.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.86/70.14 = 37.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.86x = 70.14 × 37.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.86x = 2,642.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642.88/46.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.40

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