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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.54, 70.16 and 41.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.54, 70.16 and 41.53 is: 62.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.54 : 70.16 = 41.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.54/70.16 = 41.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.54x = 70.16 × 41.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.54x = 2,913.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913.74/46.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.61

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