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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.29, 63.89 and 28.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.29, 63.89 and 28.57 is: 39.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.29 : 63.89 = 28.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.29/63.89 = 28.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.29x = 63.89 × 28.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.29x = 1,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825.34/46.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.43

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