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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.77, 64.16 and 41.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.77, 64.16 and 41.31 is: 56.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.77 : 64.16 = 41.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.77/64.16 = 41.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.77x = 64.16 × 41.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.77x = 2,650.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650.24/46.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.67

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