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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.40, 83.36 and 45.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.40, 83.36 and 45.84 is: 63.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.40 : 83.36 = 45.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.40/83.36 = 45.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.40x = 83.36 × 45.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.40x = 3,821.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821.22/60.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.27

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