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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.20, 90.36 and 46.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.20, 90.36 and 46.82 is: 70.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.20 : 90.36 = 46.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.20/90.36 = 46.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.20x = 90.36 × 46.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.20x = 4,230.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,230.31/60.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.27

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