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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.09, 69.20 and 28.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.09, 69.20 and 28.13 is: 42.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.09 : 69.20 = 28.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.09/69.20 = 28.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.09x = 69.20 × 28.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.09x = 1,946.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946.46/46.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.24

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