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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.49, 83.52 and 46.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.49, 83.52 and 46.77 is: 64.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.49 : 83.52 = 46.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.49/83.52 = 46.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.49x = 83.52 × 46.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.49x = 3,906.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,906.23/60.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.58

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