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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.09, 69.20 and 38.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.09, 69.20 and 38.58 is: 57.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.09 : 69.20 = 38.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.09/69.20 = 38.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.09x = 69.20 × 38.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.09x = 2,669.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669.43/46.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.92

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