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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.25, 90.17 and 46.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.25, 90.17 and 46.75 is: 69.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.25 : 90.17 = 46.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.25/90.17 = 46.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.25x = 90.17 × 46.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.25x = 4,215.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,215.45/60.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.97

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