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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.65, 69.65 and 41.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.65, 69.65 and 41.25 is: 61.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.65 : 69.65 = 41.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.65/69.65 = 41.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.65x = 69.65 × 41.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.65x = 2,872.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872.86/46.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.58

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