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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.62, 70.13 and 42.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.62, 70.13 and 42.41 is: 63.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.62 : 70.13 = 42.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.62/70.13 = 42.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.62x = 70.13 × 42.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.62x = 2,974.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974.49/46.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.80

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