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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.03, 68.99 and 19.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.03, 68.99 and 19.00 is: 28.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.03 : 68.99 = 19.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.03/68.99 = 19.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.03x = 68.99 × 19.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.03x = 1,310.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310.41/46.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.47

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