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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.82, 91.06 and 35.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.82, 91.06 and 35.12 is: 52.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.82 : 91.06 = 35.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.82/91.06 = 35.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.82x = 91.06 × 35.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.82x = 3,197.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197.48/60.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.58

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