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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.25, 83.17 and 35.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.25, 83.17 and 35.70 is: 49.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.25 : 83.17 = 35.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.25/83.17 = 35.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.25x = 83.17 × 35.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.25x = 2,969.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969.17/60.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.28

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