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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.74, 69.72 and 38.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.74, 69.72 and 38.64 is: 57.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.74 : 69.72 = 38.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.74/69.72 = 38.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.74x = 69.72 × 38.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.74x = 2,693.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693.98/46.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.64

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