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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.07, 91.32 and 46.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.07, 91.32 and 46.64 is: 69.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.07 : 91.32 = 46.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.07/91.32 = 46.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.07x = 91.32 × 46.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.07x = 4,258.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258.71/61.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.74

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