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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.83, 64.34 and 38.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.83, 64.34 and 38.62 is: 53.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.83 : 64.34 = 38.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.83/64.34 = 38.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.83x = 64.34 × 38.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.83x = 2,484.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484.81/46.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.06

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