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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.14, 63.84 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.14, 63.84 and 41.28 is: 57.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.14 : 63.84 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.14/63.84 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.14x = 63.84 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.14x = 2,635.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635.32/46.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.12

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