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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.88, 70.16 and 38.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.88, 70.16 and 38.80 is: 58.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.88 : 70.16 = 38.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.88/70.16 = 38.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.88x = 70.16 × 38.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.88x = 2,722.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722.21/46.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.07

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