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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.60, 83.35 and 48.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.60, 83.35 and 48.30 is: 66.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.60 : 83.35 = 48.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.60/83.35 = 48.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.60x = 83.35 × 48.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.60x = 4,025.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025.75/60.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.43

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