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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.76, 83.85 and 33.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.76, 83.85 and 33.13 is: 45.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.76 : 83.85 = 33.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.76/83.85 = 33.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.76x = 83.85 × 33.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.76x = 2,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777.70/60.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.72

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