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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.50, 69.86 and 38.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.50, 69.86 and 38.07 is: 57.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.50 : 69.86 = 38.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.50/69.86 = 38.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.50x = 69.86 × 38.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.50x = 2,659.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659.67/46.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.20

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