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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.26, 63.76 and 38.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.26, 63.76 and 38.06 is: 52.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.26 : 63.76 = 38.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.26/63.76 = 38.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.26x = 63.76 × 38.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.26x = 2,426.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426.71/46.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.46

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