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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.65, 83.94 and 48.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.65, 83.94 and 48.50 is: 67.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.65 : 83.94 = 48.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.65/83.94 = 48.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.65x = 83.94 × 48.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.65x = 4,070.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070.80/60.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.12

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