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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.01, 68.91 and 38.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.01, 68.91 and 38.36 is: 57.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.01 : 68.91 = 38.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.01/68.91 = 38.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.01x = 68.91 × 38.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.01x = 2,643.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643.39/46.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.45

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