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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.56, 69.44 and 38.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.56, 69.44 and 38.96 is: 58.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.56 : 69.44 = 38.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.56/69.44 = 38.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.56x = 69.44 × 38.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.56x = 2,705.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705.38/46.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.11

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