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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.81, 91.10 and 46.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.81, 91.10 and 46.53 is: 69.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.81 : 91.10 = 46.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.81/91.10 = 46.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.81x = 91.10 × 46.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.81x = 4,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238.65/60.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.70

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