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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.50, 64.23 and 38.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.50, 64.23 and 38.37 is: 53.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.50 : 64.23 = 38.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.50/64.23 = 38.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.50x = 64.23 × 38.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.50x = 2,464.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464.51/46.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.00

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