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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.50, 64.18 and 28.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.50, 64.18 and 28.08 is: 38.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.50 : 64.18 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.50/64.18 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.50x = 64.18 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.50x = 1,802.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802.17/46.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.76

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