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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.64, 64.32 and 38.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.64, 64.32 and 38.42 is: 52.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.64 : 64.32 = 38.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.64/64.32 = 38.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.64x = 64.32 × 38.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.64x = 2,471.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471.17/46.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.98

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