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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.64, 92.48 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.64, 92.48 and 46.44 is: 69.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.64 : 92.48 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.64/92.48 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.64x = 92.48 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.64x = 4,294.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294.77/61.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.68

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