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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.92, 64.65 and 41.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.92, 64.65 and 41.10 is: 56.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.92 : 64.65 = 41.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.92/64.65 = 41.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.92x = 64.65 × 41.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.92x = 2,657.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657.12/46.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.63

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