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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.08, 84.28 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.08, 84.28 and 46.50 is: 64.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.08 : 84.28 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.08/84.28 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.08x = 84.28 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.08x = 3,919.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919.02/61.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.16

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