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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.29, 69.27 and 38.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.29, 69.27 and 38.13 is: 57.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.29 : 69.27 = 38.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.29/69.27 = 38.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.29x = 69.27 × 38.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.29x = 2,641.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641.27/46.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.06

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