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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.24, 83.13 and 35.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.24, 83.13 and 35.01 is: 48.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.24 : 83.13 = 35.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.24/83.13 = 35.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.24x = 83.13 × 35.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.24x = 2,910.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910.38/60.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.31

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