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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.08, 82.76 and 43.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.08, 82.76 and 43.67 is: 60.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.08 : 82.76 = 43.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.08/82.76 = 43.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.08x = 82.76 × 43.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.08x = 3,613.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,613.50/60.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.15

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