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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.28, 83.23 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.28, 83.23 and 46.44 is: 64.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.28 : 83.23 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.28/83.23 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.28x = 83.23 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.28x = 3,865.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865.03/60.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.12

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