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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.94, 84.10 and 35.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.94, 84.10 and 35.06 is: 48.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.94 : 84.10 = 35.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.94/84.10 = 35.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.94x = 84.10 × 35.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.94x = 2,948.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948.67/60.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.39

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