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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.83, 64.61 and 28.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.83, 64.61 and 28.40 is: 39.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.83 : 64.61 = 28.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.83/64.61 = 28.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.83x = 64.61 × 28.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.83x = 1,834.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834.92/46.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.18

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