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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.53, 219.79 and 38.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.53, 219.79 and 38.32 is: 57.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.53 : 219.79 = 38.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.53/219.79 = 38.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.53x = 219.79 × 38.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.53x = 8,421.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,421.25/146.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.47

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