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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.81, 92.73 and 46.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.81, 92.73 and 46.62 is: 69.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.81 : 92.73 = 46.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.81/92.73 = 46.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.81x = 92.73 × 46.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.81x = 4,323.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323.25/61.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.95

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