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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.67, 83.65 and 46.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.67, 83.65 and 46.81 is: 64.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.67 : 83.65 = 46.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.67/83.65 = 46.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.67x = 83.65 × 46.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.67x = 3,915.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915.66/60.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.54

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