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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46, 68.84 and 40.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46, 68.84 and 40.32 is: 60.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46 : 68.84 = 40.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46/68.84 = 40.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46x = 68.84 × 40.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46x = 2,775.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775.63/46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.34

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