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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.21, 63.73 and 40.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.21, 63.73 and 40.06 is: 55.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.21 : 63.73 = 40.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.21/63.73 = 40.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.21x = 63.73 × 40.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.21x = 2,553.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553.02/46.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.25

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