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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.06, 69.23 and 38.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.06, 69.23 and 38.10 is: 57.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.06 : 69.23 = 38.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.06/69.23 = 38.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.06x = 69.23 × 38.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.06x = 2,637.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637.66/46.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.27

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