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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.35, 83.26 and 35.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.35, 83.26 and 35.45 is: 48.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.35 : 83.26 = 35.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.35/83.26 = 35.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.35x = 83.26 × 35.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.35x = 2,951.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951.98/60.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.92

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