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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.35, 91.94 and 46.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.35, 91.94 and 46.15 is: 69.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.35 : 91.94 = 46.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.35/91.94 = 46.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.35x = 91.94 × 46.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.35x = 4,242.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,242.57/61.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.16

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