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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.56, 69.87 and 28.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.56, 69.87 and 28.47 is: 42.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.56 : 69.87 = 28.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.56/69.87 = 28.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.56x = 69.87 × 28.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.56x = 1,989.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989.20/46.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.72

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