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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.12, 84.38 and 46.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.12, 84.38 and 46.52 is: 64.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.12 : 84.38 = 46.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.12/84.38 = 46.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.12x = 84.38 × 46.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.12x = 3,925.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925.36/61.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.22

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