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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.60, 64.33 and 28.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.60, 64.33 and 28.18 is: 38.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.60 : 64.33 = 28.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.60/64.33 = 28.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.60x = 64.33 × 28.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.60x = 1,812.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812.68/46.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.90

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