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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.06, 69.10 and 28.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.06, 69.10 and 28.01 is: 42.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.06 : 69.10 = 28.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.06/69.10 = 28.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.06x = 69.10 × 28.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.06x = 1,935.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935.59/46.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.03

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