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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.28, 83.03 and 45.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.28, 83.03 and 45.70 is: 62.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.28 : 83.03 = 45.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.28/83.03 = 45.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.28x = 83.03 × 45.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.28x = 3,794.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794.47/60.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.95

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