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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.23, 83.13 and 35.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.23, 83.13 and 35.67 is: 49.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.23 : 83.13 = 35.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.23/83.13 = 35.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.23x = 83.13 × 35.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.23x = 2,965.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965.43/60.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.23

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