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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.69, 83.70 and 43.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.69, 83.70 and 43.23 is: 59.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.69 : 83.70 = 43.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.69/83.70 = 43.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.69x = 83.70 × 43.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.69x = 3,618.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618.35/60.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.62

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