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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.54, 84.92 and 46.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.54, 84.92 and 46.96 is: 64.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.54 : 84.92 = 46.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.54/84.92 = 46.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.54x = 84.92 × 46.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.54x = 3,987.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987.40/61.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.80

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