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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.13, 68.86 and 41.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.13, 68.86 and 41.05 is: 61.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.13 : 68.86 = 41.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.13/68.86 = 41.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.13x = 68.86 × 41.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.13x = 2,826.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826.15/46.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.27

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