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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.41, 83.36 and 48.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.41, 83.36 and 48.13 is: 66.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.41 : 83.36 = 48.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.41/83.36 = 48.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.41x = 83.36 × 48.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.41x = 4,012.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012.03/60.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.41

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