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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.28, 63.85 and 38.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.28, 63.85 and 38.93 is: 53.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.28 : 63.85 = 38.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.28/63.85 = 38.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.28x = 63.85 × 38.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.28x = 2,485.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485.42/46.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.71

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