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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.87, 86.73 and 46.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.87, 86.73 and 46.46 is: 64.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.87 : 86.73 = 46.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.87/86.73 = 46.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.87x = 86.73 × 46.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.87x = 4,029.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029.48/62.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.09

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