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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.85, 64.61 and 38.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.85, 64.61 and 38.10 is: 52.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.85 : 64.61 = 38.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.85/64.61 = 38.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.85x = 64.61 × 38.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.85x = 2,461.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461.45/46.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.54

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