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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.33, 90.58 and 31.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.33, 90.58 and 31.46 is: 47.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.33 : 90.58 = 31.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.33/90.58 = 31.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.33x = 90.58 × 31.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.33x = 2,849.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849.49/60.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.23

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