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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.64, 83.79 and 48.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.64, 83.79 and 48.46 is: 66.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.64 : 83.79 = 48.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.64/83.79 = 48.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.64x = 83.79 × 48.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.64x = 4,060.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060.46/60.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.96

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