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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.46, 92.54 and 44.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.46, 92.54 and 44.46 is: 66.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.46 : 92.54 = 44.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.46/92.54 = 44.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.46x = 92.54 × 44.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.46x = 4,113.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113.87/61.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.94

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