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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.94, 93.20 and 46.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.94, 93.20 and 46.82 is: 70.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.94 : 93.20 = 46.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.94/93.20 = 46.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.94x = 93.20 × 46.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.94x = 4,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363.62/61.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.45

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