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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.23, 63.45 and 41.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.23, 63.45 and 41.01 is: 56.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.23 : 63.45 = 41.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.23/63.45 = 41.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.23x = 63.45 × 41.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.23x = 2,602.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602.08/46.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.29

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