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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.85, 64.65 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.85, 64.65 and 28.19 is: 38.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.85 : 64.65 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.85/64.65 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.85x = 64.65 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.85x = 1,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822.14/46.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.89

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