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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.06, 63.54 and 39.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.06, 63.54 and 39.91 is: 55.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.06 : 63.54 = 39.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.06/63.54 = 39.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.06x = 63.54 × 39.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.06x = 2,535.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535.88/46.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.06

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