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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.82, 70.20 and 28.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.82, 70.20 and 28.78 is: 43.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.82 : 70.20 = 28.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.82/70.20 = 28.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.82x = 70.20 × 28.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.82x = 2,020.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020.18/46.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.15

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