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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.37, 63.99 and 38.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.37, 63.99 and 38.58 is: 53.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.37 : 63.99 = 38.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.37/63.99 = 38.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.37x = 63.99 × 38.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.37x = 2,468.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468.49/46.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.23

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