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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.07, 82.91 and 35.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.07, 82.91 and 35.50 is: 49.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.07 : 82.91 = 35.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.07/82.91 = 35.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.07x = 82.91 × 35.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.07x = 2,943.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943.10/60.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.00

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