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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.76, 70.13 and 28.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.76, 70.13 and 28.80 is: 43.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.76 : 70.13 = 28.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.76/70.13 = 28.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.76x = 70.13 × 28.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.76x = 2,019.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019.82/46.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.20

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