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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.66, 86.38 and 46.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.66, 86.38 and 46.28 is: 63.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.66 : 86.38 = 46.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.66/86.38 = 46.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.66x = 86.38 × 46.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.66x = 3,997.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997.67/62.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.80

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