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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.23, 92.00 and 46.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.23, 92.00 and 46.15 is: 69.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.23 : 92.00 = 46.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.23/92.00 = 46.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.23x = 92.00 × 46.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.23x = 4,245.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245.97/61.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.35

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