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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.12, 69.12 and 28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.12, 69.12 and 28 is: 41.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.12 : 69.12 = 28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.12/69.12 = 28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.12x = 69.12 × 28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.12x = 1,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935.36/46.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.96

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