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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.15, 111.97 and 46.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.15, 111.97 and 46.19 is: 63.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.15 : 111.97 = 46.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.15/111.97 = 46.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.15x = 111.97 × 46.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.15x = 5,171.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,171.45/81.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.73

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