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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.46, 90.69 and 14.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.46, 90.69 and 14.81 is: 22.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.46 : 90.69 = 14.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.46/90.69 = 14.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.46x = 90.69 × 14.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.46x = 1,343.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343.01/60.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.21

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