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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.74, 83.84 and 41.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.74, 83.84 and 41.07 is: 56.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.74 : 83.84 = 41.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.74/83.84 = 41.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.74x = 83.84 × 41.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.74x = 3,443.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443.10/60.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.69

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