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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.04, 68.94 and 41.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.04, 68.94 and 41.02 is: 61.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.04 : 68.94 = 41.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.04/68.94 = 41.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.04x = 68.94 × 41.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.04x = 2,827.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827.75/46.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.43

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