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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.22, 63.72 and 41.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.22, 63.72 and 41.09 is: 56.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.22 : 63.72 = 41.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.22/63.72 = 41.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.22x = 63.72 × 41.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.22x = 2,617.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617.94/46.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.65

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