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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.21, 83.09 and 35.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.21, 83.09 and 35.65 is: 49.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.21 : 83.09 = 35.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.21/83.09 = 35.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.21x = 83.09 × 35.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.21x = 2,962.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962.35/60.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.20

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