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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.79, 64.60 and 38.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.79, 64.60 and 38.08 is: 52.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.79 : 64.60 = 38.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.79/64.60 = 38.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.79x = 64.60 × 38.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.79x = 2,459.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459.97/46.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.57

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