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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.84, 64.53 and 41.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.84, 64.53 and 41.62 is: 57.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.84 : 64.53 = 41.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.84/64.53 = 41.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.84x = 64.53 × 41.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.84x = 2,685.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685.74/46.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.34

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