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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.18, 84.35 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.18, 84.35 and 46.44 is: 64.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.18 : 84.35 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.18/84.35 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.18x = 84.35 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.18x = 3,917.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917.21/61.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.03

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