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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.84, 70.11 and 28.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.84, 70.11 and 28.72 is: 42.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.84 : 70.11 = 28.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.84/70.11 = 28.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.84x = 70.11 × 28.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.84x = 2,013.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013.56/46.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.99

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