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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.05, 63.42 and 39.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.05, 63.42 and 39.90 is: 54.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.05 : 63.42 = 39.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.05/63.42 = 39.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.05x = 63.42 × 39.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.05x = 2,530.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530.46/46.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.95

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