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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.03, 68.96 and 38.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.03, 68.96 and 38.81 is: 58.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.03 : 68.96 = 38.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.03/68.96 = 38.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.03x = 68.96 × 38.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.03x = 2,676.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676.34/46.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.14

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