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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.93, 146.80 and 46.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.93, 146.80 and 46.54 is: 69.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.93 : 146.80 = 46.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.93/146.80 = 46.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.93x = 146.80 × 46.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.93x = 6,831.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,831.59/97.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.76

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