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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.39, 86.13 and 46.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.39, 86.13 and 46.82 is: 64.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.39 : 86.13 = 46.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.39/86.13 = 46.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.39x = 86.13 × 46.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.39x = 4,032.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032.18/62.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.63

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