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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.88, 64.68 and 42.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.88, 64.68 and 42.28 is: 58.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.88 : 64.68 = 42.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.88/64.68 = 42.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.88x = 64.68 × 42.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.88x = 2,734.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734.67/46.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.33

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