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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.13, 82.86 and 44.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.13, 82.86 and 44.55 is: 61.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.13 : 82.86 = 44.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.13/82.86 = 44.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.13x = 82.86 × 44.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.13x = 3,691.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691.41/60.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.39

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