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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.08, 69.36 and 40.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.08, 69.36 and 40.08 is: 60.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.08 : 69.36 = 40.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.08/69.36 = 40.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.08x = 69.36 × 40.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.08x = 2,779.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779.95/46.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.33

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