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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.43, 91.96 and 46.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.43, 91.96 and 46.93 is: 70.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.43 : 91.96 = 46.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.43/91.96 = 46.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.43x = 91.96 × 46.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.43x = 4,315.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,315.64/61.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.25

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