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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.43, 84.81 and 46.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.43, 84.81 and 46.04 is: 63.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.43 : 84.81 = 46.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.43/84.81 = 46.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.43x = 84.81 × 46.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.43x = 3,904.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904.40/61.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.56

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