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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.62, 69.90 and 28.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.62, 69.90 and 28.56 is: 42.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.62 : 69.90 = 28.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.62/69.90 = 28.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.62x = 69.90 × 28.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.62x = 1,996.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996.34/46.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.82

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