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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.46, 90.75 and 33.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.46, 90.75 and 33.43 is: 50.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.46 : 90.75 = 33.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.46/90.75 = 33.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.46x = 90.75 × 33.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.46x = 3,033.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033.77/60.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.18

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