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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.50, 84.90 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.50, 84.90 and 46.76 is: 64.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.50 : 84.90 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.50/84.90 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.50x = 84.90 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.50x = 3,969.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,969.67/61.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.54

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