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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.03, 63.53 and 38.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.03, 63.53 and 38.74 is: 53.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.03 : 63.53 = 38.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.03/63.53 = 38.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.03x = 63.53 × 38.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.03x = 2,461.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461.15/46.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.47

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