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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.68, 69.99 and 38.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.68, 69.99 and 38.17 is: 57.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.68 : 69.99 = 38.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.68/69.99 = 38.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.68x = 69.99 × 38.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.68x = 2,671.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671.52/46.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.23

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