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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.54, 64.26 and 40.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.54, 64.26 and 40.12 is: 55.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.54 : 64.26 = 40.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.54/64.26 = 40.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.54x = 64.26 × 40.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.54x = 2,578.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578.11/46.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.40

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