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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.10, 69.08 and 40.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.10, 69.08 and 40.40 is: 60.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.10 : 69.08 = 40.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.10/69.08 = 40.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.10x = 69.08 × 40.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.10x = 2,790.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790.83/46.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.54

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