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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.48, 69.68 and 28.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.48, 69.68 and 28.44 is: 42.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.48 : 69.68 = 28.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.48/69.68 = 28.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.48x = 69.68 × 28.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.48x = 1,981.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981.70/46.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.64

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