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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.52, 83.52 and 34.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.52, 83.52 and 34.66 is: 47.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.52 : 83.52 = 34.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.52/83.52 = 34.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.52x = 83.52 × 34.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.52x = 2,894.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894.80/60.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.83

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