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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.12, 68.89 and 38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.12, 68.89 and 38 is: 56.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.12 : 68.89 = 38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.12/68.89 = 38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.12x = 68.89 × 38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.12x = 2,617.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617.82/46.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.76

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