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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.18, 63.43 and 38.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.18, 63.43 and 38.89 is: 53.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.18 : 63.43 = 38.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.18/63.43 = 38.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.18x = 63.43 × 38.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.18x = 2,466.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466.79/46.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.42

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