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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.43, 90.48 and 46.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.43, 90.48 and 46.05 is: 68.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.43 : 90.48 = 46.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.43/90.48 = 46.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.43x = 90.48 × 46.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.43x = 4,165.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165.92/60.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.94

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