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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.74, 70.50 and 40.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.74, 70.50 and 40.80 is: 61.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.74 : 70.50 = 40.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.74/70.50 = 40.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.74x = 70.50 × 40.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.74x = 2,876.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876.40/46.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.54

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