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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.03, 63.45 and 38.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.03, 63.45 and 38.29 is: 52.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.03 : 63.45 = 38.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.03/63.45 = 38.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.03x = 63.45 × 38.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.03x = 2,429.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429.50/46.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.78

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