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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.25, 69.37 and 28.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.25, 69.37 and 28.09 is: 42.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.25 : 69.37 = 28.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.25/69.37 = 28.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.25x = 69.37 × 28.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.25x = 1,948.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948.67/46.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.14

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