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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.21, 83.14 and 43.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.21, 83.14 and 43.84 is: 60.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.21 : 83.14 = 43.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.21/83.14 = 43.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.21x = 83.14 × 43.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.21x = 3,644.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644.86/60.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.54

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