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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.93, 77.16 and 46.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.93, 77.16 and 46.60 is: 64.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.93 : 77.16 = 46.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.93/77.16 = 46.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.93x = 77.16 × 46.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.93x = 3,595.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595.66/55.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.29

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