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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.28, 64.02 and 40.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.28, 64.02 and 40.84 is: 56.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.28 : 64.02 = 40.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.28/64.02 = 40.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.28x = 64.02 × 40.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.28x = 2,614.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614.58/46.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.49

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