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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.53, 64.21 and 28.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.53, 64.21 and 28.12 is: 38.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.53 : 64.21 = 28.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.53/64.21 = 28.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.53x = 64.21 × 28.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.53x = 1,805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805.59/46.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.80

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