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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.76, 64.46 and 41.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.76, 64.46 and 41.85 is: 57.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.76 : 64.46 = 41.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.76/64.46 = 41.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.76x = 64.46 × 41.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.76x = 2,697.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697.76/46.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.70

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