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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.38, 63.92 and 39.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.38, 63.92 and 39.08 is: 53.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.38 : 63.92 = 39.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.38/63.92 = 39.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.38x = 63.92 × 39.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.38x = 2,497.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497.99/46.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.86

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