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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.29, 63.61 and 41.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.29, 63.61 and 41.43 is: 56.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.29 : 63.61 = 41.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.29/63.61 = 41.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.29x = 63.61 × 41.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.29x = 2,635.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635.26/46.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.93

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