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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.87, 64.66 and 28.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.87, 64.66 and 28.41 is: 39.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.87 : 64.66 = 28.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.87/64.66 = 28.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.87x = 64.66 × 28.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.87x = 1,837.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837.22/46.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.20

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