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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.01, 63.54 and 41.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.01, 63.54 and 41.91 is: 57.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.01 : 63.54 = 41.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.01/63.54 = 41.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.01x = 63.54 × 41.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.01x = 2,662.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662.96/46.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.88

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