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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.10, 68.79 and 41.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.10, 68.79 and 41.23 is: 61.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.10 : 68.79 = 41.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.10/68.79 = 41.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.10x = 68.79 × 41.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.10x = 2,836.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836.21/46.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.52

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