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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.08, 82.89 and 35.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.08, 82.89 and 35.53 is: 49.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.08 : 82.89 = 35.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.08/82.89 = 35.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.08x = 82.89 × 35.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.08x = 2,944.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944.87/60.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.02

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