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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.35, 113.46 and 60.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.35, 113.46 and 60.48 is: 83.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.35 : 113.46 = 60.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.35/113.46 = 60.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.35x = 113.46 × 60.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.35x = 6,862.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,862.06/82.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.33

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