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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.14, 82.92 and 46.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.14, 82.92 and 46.36 is: 63.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.14 : 82.92 = 46.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.14/82.92 = 46.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.14x = 82.92 × 46.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.14x = 3,844.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844.33/60.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.92

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