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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.68, 69.63 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.68, 69.63 and 41.28 is: 61.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.68 : 69.63 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.68/69.63 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.68x = 69.63 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.68x = 2,874.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874.33/46.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.58

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