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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.91, 94.11 and 46.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.91, 94.11 and 46.65 is: 69.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.91 : 94.11 = 46.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.91/94.11 = 46.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.91x = 94.11 × 46.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.91x = 4,390.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390.23/62.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.79

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