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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.93, 86.78 and 46.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.93, 86.78 and 46.59 is: 64.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.93 : 86.78 = 46.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.93/86.78 = 46.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.93x = 86.78 × 46.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.93x = 4,042.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042.85/62.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.25

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