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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.32, 83.27 and 46.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.32, 83.27 and 46.47 is: 64.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.32 : 83.27 = 46.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.32/83.27 = 46.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.32x = 83.27 × 46.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.32x = 3,869.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869.56/60.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.15

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