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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.15, 69.23 and 41.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.15, 69.23 and 41.11 is: 61.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.15 : 69.23 = 41.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.15/69.23 = 41.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.15x = 69.23 × 41.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.15x = 2,845.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845.49/46.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.66

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