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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.75, 70.07 and 28.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.75, 70.07 and 28.66 is: 42.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.75 : 70.07 = 28.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.75/70.07 = 28.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.75x = 70.07 × 28.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.75x = 2,008.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008.21/46.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.96

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