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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.32, 83.16 and 46.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.32, 83.16 and 46.55 is: 64.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.32 : 83.16 = 46.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.32/83.16 = 46.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.32x = 83.16 × 46.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.32x = 3,870.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870.68/60.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.17

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