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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.68, 69.92 and 38.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.68, 69.92 and 38.62 is: 57.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.68 : 69.92 = 38.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.68/69.92 = 38.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.68x = 69.92 × 38.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.68x = 2,700.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700.31/46.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.85

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