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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.05, 89.65 and 46.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.05, 89.65 and 46.55 is: 69.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.05 : 89.65 = 46.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.05/89.65 = 46.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.05x = 89.65 × 46.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.05x = 4,173.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173.21/60.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.50

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