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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.25, 83.08 and 46.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.25, 83.08 and 46.41 is: 63.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.25 : 83.08 = 46.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.25/83.08 = 46.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.25x = 83.08 × 46.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.25x = 3,855.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855.27/60.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.99

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