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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.42, 85.91 and 46.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.42, 85.91 and 46.01 is: 63.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.42 : 85.91 = 46.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.42/85.91 = 46.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.42x = 85.91 × 46.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.42x = 3,952.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,952.72/62.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.32

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