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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60, 82.78 and 35.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60, 82.78 and 35.43 is: 48.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60 : 82.78 = 35.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60/82.78 = 35.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60x = 82.78 × 35.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60x = 2,932.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932.90/60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.88

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