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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.17, 90.14 and 46.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.17, 90.14 and 46.58 is: 69.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.17 : 90.14 = 46.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.17/90.14 = 46.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.17x = 90.14 × 46.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.17x = 4,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198.72/60.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.78

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