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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.11, 68.75 and 40.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.11, 68.75 and 40.95 is: 61.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.11 : 68.75 = 40.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.11/68.75 = 40.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.11x = 68.75 × 40.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.11x = 2,815.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815.11/46.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.05

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