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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.45, 63.91 and 38.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.45, 63.91 and 38.55 is: 53.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.45 : 63.91 = 38.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.45/63.91 = 38.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.45x = 63.91 × 38.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.45x = 2,463.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463.63/46.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.04

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