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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.49, 63.89 and 40.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.49, 63.89 and 40.01 is: 54.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.49 : 63.89 = 40.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.49/63.89 = 40.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.49x = 63.89 × 40.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.49x = 2,556.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556.24/46.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.98

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