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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.10, 69.42 and 41.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.10, 69.42 and 41.07 is: 61.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.10 : 69.42 = 41.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.10/69.42 = 41.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.10x = 69.42 × 41.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.10x = 2,851.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851.49/46.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.85

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