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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.26, 83.12 and 35.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.26, 83.12 and 35.67 is: 49.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.26 : 83.12 = 35.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.26/83.12 = 35.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.26x = 83.12 × 35.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.26x = 2,964.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964.71/60.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.20

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