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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.04, 82.82 and 43.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.04, 82.82 and 43.64 is: 60.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.04 : 82.82 = 43.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.04/82.82 = 43.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.04x = 82.82 × 43.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.04x = 3,614.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614.27/60.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.20

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