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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.76, 92.58 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.76, 92.58 and 46.50 is: 69.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.76 : 92.58 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.76/92.58 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.76x = 92.58 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.76x = 4,304.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304.45/61.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.69

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