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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.37, 63.96 and 28.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.37, 63.96 and 28.87 is: 39.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.37 : 63.96 = 28.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.37/63.96 = 28.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.37x = 63.96 × 28.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.37x = 1,846.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846.21/46.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.82

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