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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.51, 92.15 and 46.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.51, 92.15 and 46.27 is: 69.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.51 : 92.15 = 46.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.51/92.15 = 46.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.51x = 92.15 × 46.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.51x = 4,263.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263.78/61.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.32

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