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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.96, 70.53 and 37.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.96, 70.53 and 37.96 is: 57.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.96 : 70.53 = 37.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.96/70.53 = 37.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.96x = 70.53 × 37.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.96x = 2,677.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677.32/46.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.01

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