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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.54, 86.38 and 46.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.54, 86.38 and 46.14 is: 63.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.54 : 86.38 = 46.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.54/86.38 = 46.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.54x = 86.38 × 46.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.54x = 3,985.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985.57/62.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.73

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