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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.10, 63.51 and 41.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.10, 63.51 and 41.30 is: 56.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.10 : 63.51 = 41.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.10/63.51 = 41.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.10x = 63.51 × 41.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.10x = 2,622.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622.96/46.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.90

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