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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.97, 64.67 and 38.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.97, 64.67 and 38.77 is: 53.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.97 : 64.67 = 38.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.97/64.67 = 38.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.97x = 64.67 × 38.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.97x = 2,507.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507.26/46.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.38

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