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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.92, 91.46 and 44.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.92, 91.46 and 44.96 is: 67.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.92 : 91.46 = 44.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.92/91.46 = 44.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.92x = 91.46 × 44.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.92x = 4,112.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112.04/60.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.50

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