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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.89, 84.06 and 46.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.89, 84.06 and 46.91 is: 64.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.89 : 84.06 = 46.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.89/84.06 = 46.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.89x = 84.06 × 46.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.89x = 3,942.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942.83/60.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.76

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