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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.28, 69.34 and 28.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.28, 69.34 and 28.21 is: 42.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.28 : 69.34 = 28.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.28/69.34 = 28.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.28x = 69.34 × 28.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.28x = 1,956.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956.08/46.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.27

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