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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.91, 84.06 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.91, 84.06 and 35.04 is: 48.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.91 : 84.06 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.91/84.06 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.91x = 84.06 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.91x = 2,945.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945.46/60.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.36

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