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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.52, 219.76 and 38.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.52, 219.76 and 38.32 is: 57.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.52 : 219.76 = 38.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.52/219.76 = 38.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.52x = 219.76 × 38.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.52x = 8,420.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,420.56/146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.47

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