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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.30, 83.19 and 35.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.30, 83.19 and 35.39 is: 48.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.30 : 83.19 = 35.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.30/83.19 = 35.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.30x = 83.19 × 35.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.30x = 2,943.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943.50/60.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.82

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