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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.28, 69.42 and 32.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.28, 69.42 and 32.86 is: 49.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.28 : 69.42 = 32.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.28/69.42 = 32.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.28x = 69.42 × 32.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.28x = 2,281.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281.14/46.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.29

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