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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.46, 91.97 and 45.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.46, 91.97 and 45.98 is: 68.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.46 : 91.97 = 45.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.46/91.97 = 45.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.46x = 91.97 × 45.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.46x = 4,228.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228.78/61.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.81

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