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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.35, 63.92 and 41.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.35, 63.92 and 41.16 is: 56.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.35 : 63.92 = 41.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.35/63.92 = 41.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.35x = 63.92 × 41.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.35x = 2,630.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630.74/46.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.76

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