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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.99, 84.13 and 46.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.99, 84.13 and 46.41 is: 64.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.99 : 84.13 = 46.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.99/84.13 = 46.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.99x = 84.13 × 46.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.99x = 3,904.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904.47/60.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.02

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