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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.95, 92.90 and 46.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.95, 92.90 and 46.89 is: 70.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.95 : 92.90 = 46.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.95/92.90 = 46.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.95x = 92.90 × 46.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.95x = 4,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355.85/61.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.31

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