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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.52, 64.17 and 28.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.52, 64.17 and 28.09 is: 38.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.52 : 64.17 = 28.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.52/64.17 = 28.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.52x = 64.17 × 28.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.52x = 1,802.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802.54/46.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.75

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