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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.59, 70.23 and 38.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.59, 70.23 and 38.63 is: 58.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.59 : 70.23 = 38.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.59/70.23 = 38.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.59x = 70.23 × 38.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.59x = 2,712.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712.63/46.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.22

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