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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.09, 69.12 and 28.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.09, 69.12 and 28.05 is: 42.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.09 : 69.12 = 28.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.09/69.12 = 28.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.09x = 69.12 × 28.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.09x = 1,938.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938.71/46.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.07

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