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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.88, 64.53 and 40.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.88, 64.53 and 40.70 is: 56.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.88 : 64.53 = 40.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.88/64.53 = 40.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.88x = 64.53 × 40.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.88x = 2,626.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626.05/46.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.02

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