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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.03, 89.85 and 46.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.03, 89.85 and 46.47 is: 69.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.03 : 89.85 = 46.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.03/89.85 = 46.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.03x = 89.85 × 46.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.03x = 4,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175.33/60.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.55

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