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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.02, 68.91 and 41.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.02, 68.91 and 41.49 is: 62.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.02 : 68.91 = 41.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.02/68.91 = 41.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.02x = 68.91 × 41.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.02x = 2,859.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859.08/46.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.13

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