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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.74, 83.78 and 46.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.74, 83.78 and 46.16 is: 63.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.74 : 83.78 = 46.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.74/83.78 = 46.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.74x = 83.78 × 46.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.74x = 3,867.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867.28/60.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.67

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