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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.01, 91.58 and 46.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.01, 91.58 and 46.52 is: 69.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.01 : 91.58 = 46.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.01/91.58 = 46.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.01x = 91.58 × 46.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.01x = 4,260.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260.30/61.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.83

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