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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.86, 64.71 and 38.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.86, 64.71 and 38.22 is: 52.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.86 : 64.71 = 38.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.86/64.71 = 38.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.86x = 64.71 × 38.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.86x = 2,473.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473.22/46.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.78

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