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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.53, 90.68 and 46.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.53, 90.68 and 46.10 is: 69.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.53 : 90.68 = 46.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.53/90.68 = 46.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.53x = 90.68 × 46.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.53x = 4,180.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180.34/60.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.07

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