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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.64, 69.98 and 38.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.64, 69.98 and 38.61 is: 57.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.64 : 69.98 = 38.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.64/69.98 = 38.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.64x = 69.98 × 38.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.64x = 2,701.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701.73/46.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.92

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