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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.31, 83.22 and 35.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.31, 83.22 and 35.74 is: 49.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.31 : 83.22 = 35.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.31/83.22 = 35.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.31x = 83.22 × 35.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.31x = 2,974.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974.28/60.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.32

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