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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.17, 68.88 and 42.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.17, 68.88 and 42.83 is: 63.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.17 : 68.88 = 42.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.17/68.88 = 42.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.17x = 68.88 × 42.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.17x = 2,949.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949.84/46.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.89

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