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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.81, 83.92 and 45.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.81, 83.92 and 45.34 is: 62.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.81 : 83.92 = 45.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.81/83.92 = 45.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.81x = 83.92 × 45.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.81x = 3,804.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804.92/60.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.57

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