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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.22, 83.14 and 46.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.22, 83.14 and 46.19 is: 63.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.22 : 83.14 = 46.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.22/83.14 = 46.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.22x = 83.14 × 46.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.22x = 3,840.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840.49/60.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.77

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