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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.49, 64.29 and 41.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.49, 64.29 and 41.03 is: 56.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.49 : 64.29 = 41.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.49/64.29 = 41.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.49x = 64.29 × 41.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.49x = 2,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637.50/46.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.74

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