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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.21, 83.08 and 35.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.21, 83.08 and 35.30 is: 48.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.21 : 83.08 = 35.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.21/83.08 = 35.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.21x = 83.08 × 35.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.21x = 2,932.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932.84/60.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.71

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