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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.67, 90.83 and 46.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.67, 90.83 and 46.95 is: 70.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.67 : 90.83 = 46.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.67/90.83 = 46.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.67x = 90.83 × 46.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.67x = 4,264.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264.01/60.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.28

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