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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.97, 64.70 and 38.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.97, 64.70 and 38.20 is: 52.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.97 : 64.70 = 38.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.97/64.70 = 38.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.97x = 64.70 × 38.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.97x = 2,471.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471.54/46.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.62

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