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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.06, 82.90 and 35.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.06, 82.90 and 35.50 is: 49.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.06 : 82.90 = 35.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.06/82.90 = 35.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.06x = 82.90 × 35.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.06x = 2,942.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942.77/60.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.00

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