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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.18, 69.35 and 41.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.18, 69.35 and 41.16 is: 61.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.18 : 69.35 = 41.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.18/69.35 = 41.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.18x = 69.35 × 41.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.18x = 2,854.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854.45/46.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.81

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