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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.92, 91.32 and 46.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.92, 91.32 and 46.45 is: 69.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.92 : 91.32 = 46.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.92/91.32 = 46.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.92x = 91.32 × 46.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.92x = 4,241.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241.76/60.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.62

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