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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.18, 83.05 and 46.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.18, 83.05 and 46.34 is: 63.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.18 : 83.05 = 46.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.18/83.05 = 46.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.18x = 83.05 × 46.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.18x = 3,848.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,848.54/60.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.95

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