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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.13, 82.98 and 32.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.13, 82.98 and 32.50 is: 44.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.13 : 82.98 = 32.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.13/82.98 = 32.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.13x = 82.98 × 32.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.13x = 2,696.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696.80/60.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.85

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