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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.94, 64.72 and 40.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.94, 64.72 and 40.37 is: 55.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.94 : 64.72 = 40.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.94/64.72 = 40.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.94x = 64.72 × 40.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.94x = 2,613.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613.09/46.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.66

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