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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.03, 82.74 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.03, 82.74 and 45.45 is: 62.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.03 : 82.74 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.03/82.74 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.03x = 82.74 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.03x = 3,760.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760.53/60.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.64

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