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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.78, 64.56 and 28.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.78, 64.56 and 28.37 is: 39.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.78 : 64.56 = 28.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.78/64.56 = 28.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.78x = 64.56 × 28.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.78x = 1,831.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831.57/46.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.15

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