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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.61, 69.81 and 38.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.61, 69.81 and 38.91 is: 58.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.61 : 69.81 = 38.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.61/69.81 = 38.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.61x = 69.81 × 38.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.61x = 2,716.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716.31/46.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.28

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