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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.92, 92.70 and 46.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.92, 92.70 and 46.56 is: 69.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.92 : 92.70 = 46.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.92/92.70 = 46.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.92x = 92.70 × 46.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.92x = 4,316.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316.11/61.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.70

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