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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.52, 69.86 and 38.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.52, 69.86 and 38.52 is: 57.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.52 : 69.86 = 38.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.52/69.86 = 38.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.52x = 69.86 × 38.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.52x = 2,691.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691.01/46.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.85

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