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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.48, 64.08 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.48, 64.08 and 41.28 is: 56.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.48 : 64.08 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.48/64.08 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.48x = 64.08 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.48x = 2,645.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645.22/46.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.91

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