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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.28, 63.80 and 38.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.28, 63.80 and 38.14 is: 52.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.28 : 63.80 = 38.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.28/63.80 = 38.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.28x = 63.80 × 38.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.28x = 2,433.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433.33/46.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.58

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