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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.20, 90.22 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.20, 90.22 and 46.70 is: 69.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.20 : 90.22 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.20/90.22 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.20x = 90.22 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.20x = 4,213.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213.27/60.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.99

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