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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.76, 85.20 and 46.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.76, 85.20 and 46.28 is: 63.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.76 : 85.20 = 46.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.76/85.20 = 46.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.76x = 85.20 × 46.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.76x = 3,943.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943.06/61.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.84

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