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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.27, 63.82 and 40.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.27, 63.82 and 40.13 is: 55.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.27 : 63.82 = 40.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.27/63.82 = 40.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.27x = 63.82 × 40.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.27x = 2,561.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561.07/46.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.35

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