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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.59, 69.50 and 41.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.59, 69.50 and 41.46 is: 61.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.59 : 69.50 = 41.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.59/69.50 = 41.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.59x = 69.50 × 41.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.59x = 2,881.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881.26/46.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.84

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