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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.71, 69.90 and 28.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.71, 69.90 and 28.44 is: 42.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.71 : 69.90 = 28.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.71/69.90 = 28.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.71x = 69.90 × 28.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.71x = 1,987.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987.96/46.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.56

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