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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.46, 90.50 and 32.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.46, 90.50 and 32.96 is: 49.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.46 : 90.50 = 32.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.46/90.50 = 32.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.46x = 90.50 × 32.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.46x = 2,982.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982.88/60.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.34

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