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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.80, 64.80 and 42.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.80, 64.80 and 42.12 is: 58.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.80 : 64.80 = 42.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.80/64.80 = 42.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.80x = 64.80 × 42.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.80x = 2,729.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729.38/46.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.32

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