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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.19, 63.77 and 41.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.19, 63.77 and 41.33 is: 57.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.19 : 63.77 = 41.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.19/63.77 = 41.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.19x = 63.77 × 41.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.19x = 2,635.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635.09/46.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.06

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