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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.46, 83.32 and 44.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.46, 83.32 and 44.06 is: 60.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.46 : 83.32 = 44.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.46/83.32 = 44.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.46x = 83.32 × 44.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.46x = 3,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670.55/60.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.71

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