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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.45, 64.09 and 28.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.45, 64.09 and 28.05 is: 38.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.45 : 64.09 = 28.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.45/64.09 = 28.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.45x = 64.09 × 28.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.45x = 1,797.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797.72/46.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.70

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