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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.95, 64.49 and 38.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.95, 64.49 and 38.17 is: 52.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.95 : 64.49 = 38.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.95/64.49 = 38.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.95x = 64.49 × 38.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.95x = 2,461.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461.47/46.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.43

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