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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.76, 64.22 and 41.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.76, 64.22 and 41.29 is: 56.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.76 : 64.22 = 41.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.76/64.22 = 41.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.76x = 64.22 × 41.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.76x = 2,651.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651.28/46.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.71

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