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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.96, 92.77 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.96, 92.77 and 46.70 is: 69.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.96 : 92.77 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.96/92.77 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.96x = 92.77 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.96x = 4,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,332.48/61.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.92

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