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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.24, 82.98 and 46.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.24, 82.98 and 46.40 is: 63.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.24 : 82.98 = 46.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.24/82.98 = 46.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.24x = 82.98 × 46.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.24x = 3,850.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850.27/60.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.92

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