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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.67, 83.80 and 46.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.67, 83.80 and 46.18 is: 63.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.67 : 83.80 = 46.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.67/83.80 = 46.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.67x = 83.80 × 46.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.67x = 3,869.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869.88/60.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.79

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