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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.12, 84.48 and 46.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.12, 84.48 and 46.56 is: 64.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.12 : 84.48 = 46.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.12/84.48 = 46.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.12x = 84.48 × 46.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.12x = 3,933.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933.39/61.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.36

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