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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.87, 83.96 and 46.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.87, 83.96 and 46.29 is: 63.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.87 : 83.96 = 46.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.87/83.96 = 46.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.87x = 83.96 × 46.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.87x = 3,886.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886.51/60.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.85

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