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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.03, 89.91 and 46.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.03, 89.91 and 46.53 is: 69.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.03 : 89.91 = 46.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.03/89.91 = 46.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.03x = 89.91 × 46.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.03x = 4,183.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183.51/60.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.69

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