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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.27, 83.20 and 45.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.27, 83.20 and 45.50 is: 62.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.27 : 83.20 = 45.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.27/83.20 = 45.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.27x = 83.20 × 45.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.27x = 3,785.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785.60/60.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.81

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