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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.16, 82.92 and 45.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.16, 82.92 and 45.58 is: 62.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.16 : 82.92 = 45.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.16/82.92 = 45.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.16x = 82.92 × 45.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.16x = 3,779.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779.49/60.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.82

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