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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.40, 61.60 and 46.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.40, 61.60 and 46.40 is: 61.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.40 : 61.60 = 46.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.40/61.60 = 46.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.40x = 61.60 × 46.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.40x = 2,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858.24/46.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.60

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