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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.35, 90.32 and 46.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.35, 90.32 and 46.78 is: 70.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.35 : 90.32 = 46.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.35/90.32 = 46.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.35x = 90.32 × 46.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.35x = 4,224.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224.71/60.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.01

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