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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.24, 68.96 and 41.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.24, 68.96 and 41.38 is: 61.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.24 : 68.96 = 41.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.24/68.96 = 41.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.24x = 68.96 × 41.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.24x = 2,853.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853.50/46.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.71

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