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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.14, 68.87 and 41.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.14, 68.87 and 41.54 is: 62.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.14 : 68.87 = 41.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.14/68.87 = 41.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.14x = 68.87 × 41.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.14x = 2,860.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860.86/46.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.00

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