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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.58, 85.05 and 46.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.58, 85.05 and 46.10 is: 63.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.58 : 85.05 = 46.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.58/85.05 = 46.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.58x = 85.05 × 46.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.58x = 3,921.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921.02/61.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.68

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