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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.50, 92.10 and 46.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.50, 92.10 and 46.26 is: 69.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.50 : 92.10 = 46.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.50/92.10 = 46.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.50x = 92.10 × 46.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.50x = 4,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260.55/61.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.28

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