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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.60, 86.18 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.60, 86.18 and 46.20 is: 63.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.60 : 86.18 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.60/86.18 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.60x = 86.18 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.60x = 3,981.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981.63/62.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.60

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