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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.52, 83.54 and 44.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.52, 83.54 and 44.23 is: 61.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.52 : 83.54 = 44.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.52/83.54 = 44.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.52x = 83.54 × 44.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.52x = 3,694.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694.97/60.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.05

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