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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.56, 69.66 and 41.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.56, 69.66 and 41.11 is: 61.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.56 : 69.66 = 41.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.56/69.66 = 41.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.56x = 69.66 × 41.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.56x = 2,863.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863.72/46.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.51

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