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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.72, 83.64 and 46.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.72, 83.64 and 46.16 is: 63.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.72 : 83.64 = 46.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.72/83.64 = 46.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.72x = 83.64 × 46.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.72x = 3,860.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860.82/60.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.58

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