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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.88, 64.80 and 38.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.88, 64.80 and 38.68 is: 53.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.88 : 64.80 = 38.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.88/64.80 = 38.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.88x = 64.80 × 38.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.88x = 2,506.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506.30/46.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.46

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