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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.14, 91.50 and 46.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.14, 91.50 and 46.46 is: 69.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.14 : 91.50 = 46.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.14/91.50 = 46.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.14x = 91.50 × 46.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.14x = 4,250.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250.63/61.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.52

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