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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.23, 83.14 and 35.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.23, 83.14 and 35.69 is: 49.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.23 : 83.14 = 35.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.23/83.14 = 35.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.23x = 83.14 × 35.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.23x = 2,967.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967.27/60.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.27

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