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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.96, 64.78 and 28.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.96, 64.78 and 28.55 is: 39.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.96 : 64.78 = 28.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.96/64.78 = 28.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.96x = 64.78 × 28.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.96x = 1,849.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849.72/46.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.39

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