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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.52, 64.20 and 38.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.52, 64.20 and 38.33 is: 52.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.52 : 64.20 = 38.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.52/64.20 = 38.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.52x = 64.20 × 38.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.52x = 2,460.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460.79/46.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.90

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