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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.92, 84.07 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.92, 84.07 and 35.04 is: 48.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.92 : 84.07 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.92/84.07 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.92x = 84.07 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.92x = 2,945.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945.81/60.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.36

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