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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.49, 64.07 and 38.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.49, 64.07 and 38.72 is: 53.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.49 : 64.07 = 38.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.49/64.07 = 38.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.49x = 64.07 × 38.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.49x = 2,480.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480.28/46.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.36

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