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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.85, 70.33 and 38.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.85, 70.33 and 38.27 is: 57.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.85 : 70.33 = 38.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.85/70.33 = 38.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.85x = 70.33 × 38.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.85x = 2,691.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691.08/46.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.45

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