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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.26, 112.14 and 46.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.26, 112.14 and 46.28 is: 63.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.26 : 112.14 = 46.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.26/112.14 = 46.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.26x = 112.14 × 46.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.26x = 5,190.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190.12/81.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.87

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