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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.57, 83.58 and 32.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.57, 83.58 and 32.93 is: 45.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.57 : 83.58 = 32.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.57/83.58 = 32.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.57x = 83.58 × 32.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.57x = 2,752.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752.42/60.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.45

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