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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.33, 83.28 and 35.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.33, 83.28 and 35.44 is: 48.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.33 : 83.28 = 35.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.33/83.28 = 35.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.33x = 83.28 × 35.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.33x = 2,951.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951.26/60.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.92

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