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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.79, 64.51 and 38.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.79, 64.51 and 38.01 is: 52.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.79 : 64.51 = 38.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.79/64.51 = 38.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.79x = 64.51 × 38.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.79x = 2,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451.84/46.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.41

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