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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.68, 69.88 and 38.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.68, 69.88 and 38.02 is: 56.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.68 : 69.88 = 38.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.68/69.88 = 38.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.68x = 69.88 × 38.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.68x = 2,656.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656.97/46.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.92

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