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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.95, 70.34 and 37.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.95, 70.34 and 37.34 is: 55.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.95 : 70.34 = 37.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.95/70.34 = 37.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.95x = 70.34 × 37.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.95x = 2,626.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626.34/46.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.93

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