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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.59, 64.29 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.59, 64.29 and 28.16 is: 38.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.59 : 64.29 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.59/64.29 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.59x = 64.29 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.59x = 1,810.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810.41/46.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.86

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