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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.21, 63.70 and 38.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.21, 63.70 and 38.34 is: 52.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.21 : 63.70 = 38.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.21/63.70 = 38.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.21x = 63.70 × 38.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.21x = 2,441.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441.75/46.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.85

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