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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.55, 64.21 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.55, 64.21 and 38.35 is: 52.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.55 : 64.21 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.55/64.21 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.55x = 64.21 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.55x = 2,462.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462.26/46.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.89

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