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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.03, 84.26 and 46.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.03, 84.26 and 46.51 is: 64.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.03 : 84.26 = 46.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.03/84.26 = 46.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.03x = 84.26 × 46.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.03x = 3,918.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918.84/61.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.21

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