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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.54, 70.03 and 41.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.54, 70.03 and 41.57 is: 62.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.54 : 70.03 = 41.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.54/70.03 = 41.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.54x = 70.03 × 41.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.54x = 2,910.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910.80/46.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.55

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