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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81, 111.80 and 46.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81, 111.80 and 46.52 is: 64.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81 : 111.80 = 46.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81/111.80 = 46.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81x = 111.80 × 46.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81x = 5,200.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,200.94/81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.21

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