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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.57, 70.28 and 46.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.57, 70.28 and 46.57 is: 70.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.57 : 70.28 = 46.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.57/70.28 = 46.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.57x = 70.28 × 46.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.57x = 3,272.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272.94/46.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.28

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