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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.20, 63.69 and 38.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.20, 63.69 and 38.00 is: 52.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.20 : 63.69 = 38.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.20/63.69 = 38.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.20x = 63.69 × 38.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.20x = 2,420.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420.43/46.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.39

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