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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.76, 70.22 and 28.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.76, 70.22 and 28.84 is: 43.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.76 : 70.22 = 28.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.76/70.22 = 28.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.76x = 70.22 × 28.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.76x = 2,024.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024.74/46.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.30

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