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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.22, 83.02 and 46.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.22, 83.02 and 46.39 is: 63.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.22 : 83.02 = 46.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.22/83.02 = 46.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.22x = 83.02 × 46.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.22x = 3,851.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851.30/60.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.95

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