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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.72, 83.85 and 46.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.72, 83.85 and 46.14 is: 63.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.72 : 83.85 = 46.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.72/83.85 = 46.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.72x = 83.85 × 46.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.72x = 3,868.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,868.84/60.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.72

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