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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.74, 64.38 and 38.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.74, 64.38 and 38.54 is: 53.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.74 : 64.38 = 38.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.74/64.38 = 38.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.74x = 64.38 × 38.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.74x = 2,481.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481.21/46.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.09

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