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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.28, 69.44 and 38.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.28, 69.44 and 38.72 is: 58.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.28 : 69.44 = 38.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.28/69.44 = 38.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.28x = 69.44 × 38.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.28x = 2,688.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688.72/46.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.10

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