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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.72, 64.43 and 28.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.72, 64.43 and 28.29 is: 39.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.72 : 64.43 = 28.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.72/64.43 = 28.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.72x = 64.43 × 28.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.72x = 1,822.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822.26/46.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.01

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