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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.19, 82.99 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.19, 82.99 and 46.20 is: 63.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.19 : 82.99 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.19/82.99 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.19x = 82.99 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.19x = 3,834.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834.33/60.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.70

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