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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.68, 70.05 and 27.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.68, 70.05 and 27.41 is: 41.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.68 : 70.05 = 27.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.68/70.05 = 27.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.68x = 70.05 × 27.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.68x = 1,920.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920.07/46.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.13

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