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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.92, 83.94 and 46.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.92, 83.94 and 46.36 is: 63.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.92 : 83.94 = 46.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.92/83.94 = 46.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.92x = 83.94 × 46.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.92x = 3,891.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891.46/60.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.88

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