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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.03, 82.78 and 46.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.03, 82.78 and 46.19 is: 63.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.03 : 82.78 = 46.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.03/82.78 = 46.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.03x = 82.78 × 46.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.03x = 3,823.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,823.08/60.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.69

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