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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.74, 64.47 and 38.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.74, 64.47 and 38.59 is: 53.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.74 : 64.47 = 38.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.74/64.47 = 38.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.74x = 64.47 × 38.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.74x = 2,487.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487.90/46.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.23

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