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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.46, 90.62 and 33.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.46, 90.62 and 33.36 is: 50.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.46 : 90.62 = 33.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.46/90.62 = 33.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.46x = 90.62 × 33.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.46x = 3,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023.08/60.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.00

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