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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.85, 70.34 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.85, 70.34 and 38.88 is: 58.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.85 : 70.34 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.85/70.34 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.85x = 70.34 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.85x = 2,734.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734.62/46.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.38

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