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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60, 82.74 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60, 82.74 and 46.20 is: 63.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60 : 82.74 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60/82.74 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60x = 82.74 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60x = 3,822.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822.59/60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.71

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