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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.89, 70.28 and 38.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.89, 70.28 and 38.24 is: 57.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.89 : 70.28 = 38.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.89/70.28 = 38.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.89x = 70.28 × 38.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.89x = 2,687.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687.37/46.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.31

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