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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.73, 64.40 and 38.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.73, 64.40 and 38.49 is: 53.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.73 : 64.40 = 38.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.73/64.40 = 38.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.73x = 64.40 × 38.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.73x = 2,478.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478.56/46.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.05

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