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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.22, 83.10 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.22, 83.10 and 45.64 is: 62.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.22 : 83.10 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.22/83.10 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.22x = 83.10 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.22x = 3,792.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792.68/60.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.98

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