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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.61, 69.83 and 28.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.61, 69.83 and 28.32 is: 42.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.61 : 69.83 = 28.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.61/69.83 = 28.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.61x = 69.83 × 28.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.61x = 1,977.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977.29/46.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.42

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