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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.51, 64.16 and 38.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.51, 64.16 and 38.30 is: 52.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.51 : 64.16 = 38.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.51/64.16 = 38.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.51x = 64.16 × 38.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.51x = 2,457.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457.33/46.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.83

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