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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.66, 85.20 and 46.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.66, 85.20 and 46.17 is: 63.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.66 : 85.20 = 46.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.66/85.20 = 46.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.66x = 85.20 × 46.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.66x = 3,933.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933.77/61.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.80

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