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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.36, 83.08 and 45.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.36, 83.08 and 45.78 is: 63.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.36 : 83.08 = 45.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.36/83.08 = 45.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.36x = 83.08 × 45.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.36x = 3,803.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803.40/60.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.01

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