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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.14, 83.07 and 43.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.14, 83.07 and 43.58 is: 60.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.14 : 83.07 = 43.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.14/83.07 = 43.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.14x = 83.07 × 43.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.14x = 3,620.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620.19/60.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.20

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