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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.80, 85.31 and 46.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.80, 85.31 and 46.31 is: 63.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.80 : 85.31 = 46.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.80/85.31 = 46.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.80x = 85.31 × 46.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.80x = 3,950.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950.05/61.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.92

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