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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.96, 92.76 and 46.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.96, 92.76 and 46.65 is: 69.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.96 : 92.76 = 46.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.96/92.76 = 46.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.96x = 92.76 × 46.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.96x = 4,327.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327.25/61.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.84

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