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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.07, 69.10 and 40.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.07, 69.10 and 40.45 is: 60.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.07 : 69.10 = 40.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.07/69.10 = 40.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.07x = 69.10 × 40.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.07x = 2,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795.18/46.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.67

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