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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.35, 63.84 and 38.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.35, 63.84 and 38.97 is: 53.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.35 : 63.84 = 38.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.35/63.84 = 38.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.35x = 63.84 × 38.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.35x = 2,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487.84/46.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.68

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