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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.07, 69.04 and 28.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.07, 69.04 and 28.91 is: 43.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.07 : 69.04 = 28.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.07/69.04 = 28.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.07x = 69.04 × 28.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.07x = 1,995.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995.53/46.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.31

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