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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.57, 92.16 and 46.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.57, 92.16 and 46.05 is: 68.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.57 : 92.16 = 46.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.57/92.16 = 46.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.57x = 92.16 × 46.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.57x = 4,244.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,244.59/61.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.94

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