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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.06, 68.73 and 40.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.06, 68.73 and 40.73 is: 60.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.06 : 68.73 = 40.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.06/68.73 = 40.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.06x = 68.73 × 40.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.06x = 2,798.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798.88/46.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.77

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