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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.48, 92.46 and 46.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.48, 92.46 and 46.36 is: 69.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.48 : 92.46 = 46.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.48/92.46 = 46.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.48x = 92.46 × 46.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.48x = 4,286.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286.45/61.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.72

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