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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.54, 64.20 and 38.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.54, 64.20 and 38.38 is: 52.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.54 : 64.20 = 38.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.54/64.20 = 38.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.54x = 64.20 × 38.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.54x = 2,464.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464.00/46.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.94

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