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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.73, 64.42 and 40.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.73, 64.42 and 40.16 is: 55.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.73 : 64.42 = 40.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.73/64.42 = 40.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.73x = 64.42 × 40.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.73x = 2,586.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586.84/46.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.36

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