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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.28, 83.18 and 43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.28, 83.18 and 43 is: 59.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.28 : 83.18 = 43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.28/83.18 = 43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.28x = 83.18 × 43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.28x = 3,576.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576.74/60.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.34

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