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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.08, 69.08 and 19.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.08, 69.08 and 19.05 is: 28.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.08 : 69.08 = 19.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.08/69.08 = 19.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.08x = 69.08 × 19.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.08x = 1,315.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315.88/46.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.56

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