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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.20, 68.96 and 40.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.20, 68.96 and 40.46 is: 60.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.20 : 68.96 = 40.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.20/68.96 = 40.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.20x = 68.96 × 40.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.20x = 2,790.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790.12/46.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.39

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