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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.84, 91.14 and 46.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.84, 91.14 and 46.56 is: 69.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.84 : 91.14 = 46.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.84/91.14 = 46.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.84x = 91.14 × 46.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.84x = 4,243.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243.48/60.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.75

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