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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.31, 63.97 and 38.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.31, 63.97 and 38.09 is: 52.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.31 : 63.97 = 38.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.31/63.97 = 38.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.31x = 63.97 × 38.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.31x = 2,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,436.68/46.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.62

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