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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.22, 63.77 and 41.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.22, 63.77 and 41.51 is: 57.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.22 : 63.77 = 41.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.22/63.77 = 41.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.22x = 63.77 × 41.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.22x = 2,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647.04/46.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.28

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