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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.93, 84.03 and 44.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.93, 84.03 and 44.52 is: 61.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.93 : 84.03 = 44.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.93/84.03 = 44.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.93x = 84.03 × 44.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.93x = 3,741.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741.02/60.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.40

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