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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.84, 92.81 and 46.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.84, 92.81 and 46.66 is: 70.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.84 : 92.81 = 46.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.84/92.81 = 46.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.84x = 92.81 × 46.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.84x = 4,330.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330.51/61.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.03

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