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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.68, 64.38 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.68, 64.38 and 38.88 is: 53.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.68 : 64.38 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.68/64.38 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.68x = 64.38 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.68x = 2,503.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503.09/46.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.62

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