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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.11, 69.13 and 28.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.11, 69.13 and 28.06 is: 42.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.11 : 69.13 = 28.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.11/69.13 = 28.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.11x = 69.13 × 28.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.11x = 1,939.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939.79/46.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.07

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