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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.81, 83.90 and 34.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.81, 83.90 and 34.93 is: 48.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.81 : 83.90 = 34.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.81/83.90 = 34.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.81x = 83.90 × 34.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.81x = 2,930.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930.63/60.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.19

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