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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.01, 90.08 and 46.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.01, 90.08 and 46.63 is: 70.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.01 : 90.08 = 46.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.01/90.08 = 46.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.01x = 90.08 × 46.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.01x = 4,200.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200.43/60.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.00

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