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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.44, 83.41 and 45.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.44, 83.41 and 45.86 is: 63.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.44 : 83.41 = 45.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.44/83.41 = 45.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.44x = 83.41 × 45.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.44x = 3,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825.18/60.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.29

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