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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.07, 69 and 28.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.07, 69 and 28.96 is: 43.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.07 : 69 = 28.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.07/69 = 28.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.07x = 69 × 28.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.07x = 1,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998.24/46.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.37

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