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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.46, 63.69 and 28.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.46, 63.69 and 28.90 is: 43.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.46 : 63.69 = 28.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.46/63.69 = 28.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.46x = 63.69 × 28.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.46x = 1,840.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840.64/42.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.35

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