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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.99, 84.15 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.99, 84.15 and 46.44 is: 64.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.99 : 84.15 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.99/84.15 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.99x = 84.15 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.99x = 3,907.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,907.93/60.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.07

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