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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.35, 83.27 and 34.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.35, 83.27 and 34.11 is: 47.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.35 : 83.27 = 34.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.35/83.27 = 34.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.35x = 83.27 × 34.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.35x = 2,840.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840.17/60.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.07

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