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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.22, 68.94 and 38.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.22, 68.94 and 38.92 is: 58.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.22 : 68.94 = 38.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.22/68.94 = 38.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.22x = 68.94 × 38.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.22x = 2,683.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683.14/46.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.05

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