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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.52, 64.16 and 38.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.52, 64.16 and 38.34 is: 52.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.52 : 64.16 = 38.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.52/64.16 = 38.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.52x = 64.16 × 38.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.52x = 2,459.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459.89/46.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.88

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