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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.44, 83.42 and 34.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.44, 83.42 and 34.22 is: 47.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.44 : 83.42 = 34.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.44/83.42 = 34.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.44x = 83.42 × 34.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.44x = 2,854.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854.42/60.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.22

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