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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.34, 63.96 and 28.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.34, 63.96 and 28.87 is: 39.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.34 : 63.96 = 28.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.34/63.96 = 28.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.34x = 63.96 × 28.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.34x = 1,846.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846.62/46.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.85

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