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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.11, 85.77 and 46.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.11, 85.77 and 46.54 is: 64.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.11 : 85.77 = 46.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.11/85.77 = 46.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.11x = 85.77 × 46.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.11x = 3,991.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991.74/62.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.27

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