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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.81, 70.22 and 38.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.81, 70.22 and 38.23 is: 57.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.81 : 70.22 = 38.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.81/70.22 = 38.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.81x = 70.22 × 38.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.81x = 2,684.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684.51/46.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.35

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