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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.85, 92.80 and 46.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.85, 92.80 and 46.66 is: 70.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.85 : 92.80 = 46.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.85/92.80 = 46.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.85x = 92.80 × 46.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.85x = 4,329.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329.79/61.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.01

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