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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.24, 63.78 and 38.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.24, 63.78 and 38.10 is: 52.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.24 : 63.78 = 38.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.24/63.78 = 38.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.24x = 63.78 × 38.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.24x = 2,430.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430.02/46.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.55

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