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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.12, 68.77 and 41.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.12, 68.77 and 41.80 is: 62.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.12 : 68.77 = 41.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.12/68.77 = 41.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.12x = 68.77 × 41.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.12x = 2,874.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874.59/46.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.33

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