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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.84, 64.48 and 41.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.84, 64.48 and 41.68 is: 57.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.84 : 64.48 = 41.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.84/64.48 = 41.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.84x = 64.48 × 41.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.84x = 2,687.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687.53/46.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.38

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