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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.83, 83.96 and 45.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.83, 83.96 and 45.09 is: 62.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.83 : 83.96 = 45.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.83/83.96 = 45.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.83x = 83.96 × 45.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.83x = 3,785.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785.76/60.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.24

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