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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60, 82.74 and 45.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60, 82.74 and 45.48 is: 62.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60 : 82.74 = 45.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60/82.74 = 45.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60x = 82.74 × 45.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60x = 3,763.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763.02/60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.72

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