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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.35, 63.94 and 28.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.35, 63.94 and 28.86 is: 39.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.35 : 63.94 = 28.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.35/63.94 = 28.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.35x = 63.94 × 28.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.35x = 1,845.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845.31/46.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.81

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