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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.37, 69.56 and 28.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.37, 69.56 and 28.22 is: 42.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.37 : 69.56 = 28.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.37/69.56 = 28.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.37x = 69.56 × 28.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.37x = 1,962.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962.64/46.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.33

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