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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.14, 90.26 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.14, 90.26 and 46.76 is: 70.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.14 : 90.26 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.14/90.26 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.14x = 90.26 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.14x = 4,220.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220.22/60.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.18

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