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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.20, 68.93 and 41.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.20, 68.93 and 41.07 is: 61.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.20 : 68.93 = 41.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.20/68.93 = 41.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.20x = 68.93 × 41.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.20x = 2,831.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831.39/46.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.28

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