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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.29, 69.31 and 38.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.29, 69.31 and 38.96 is: 58.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.29 : 69.31 = 38.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.29/69.31 = 38.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.29x = 69.31 × 38.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.29x = 2,700.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700.45/46.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.34

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