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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.13, 69.09 and 38.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.13, 69.09 and 38.03 is: 56.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.13 : 69.09 = 38.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.13/69.09 = 38.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.13x = 69.09 × 38.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.13x = 2,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627.49/46.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.96

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