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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.59, 64.20 and 41.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.59, 64.20 and 41.73 is: 57.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.59 : 64.20 = 41.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.59/64.20 = 41.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.59x = 64.20 × 41.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.59x = 2,679.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679.07/46.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.50

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