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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.38, 64.02 and 28.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.38, 64.02 and 28.91 is: 39.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.38 : 64.02 = 28.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.38/64.02 = 28.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.38x = 64.02 × 28.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.38x = 1,850.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850.50/46.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.90

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