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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.69, 83.74 and 34.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.69, 83.74 and 34.46 is: 47.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.69 : 83.74 = 34.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.69/83.74 = 34.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.69x = 83.74 × 34.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.69x = 2,885.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885.68/60.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.55

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