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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.85, 70.16 and 28.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.85, 70.16 and 28.80 is: 43.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.85 : 70.16 = 28.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.85/70.16 = 28.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.85x = 70.16 × 28.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.85x = 2,020.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020.46/46.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.13

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