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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.78, 83.89 and 34.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.78, 83.89 and 34.91 is: 48.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.78 : 83.89 = 34.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.78/83.89 = 34.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.78x = 83.89 × 34.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.78x = 2,928.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928.01/60.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.17

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