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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.88, 64.48 and 38.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.88, 64.48 and 38.48 is: 52.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.88 : 64.48 = 38.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.88/64.48 = 38.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.88x = 64.48 × 38.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.88x = 2,481.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481.19/46.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.93

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