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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.47, 83.50 and 44.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.47, 83.50 and 44.95 is: 62.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.47 : 83.50 = 44.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.47/83.50 = 44.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.47x = 83.50 × 44.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.47x = 3,752.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752.68/60.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.06

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