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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.03, 82.58 and 52.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.03, 82.58 and 52.62 is: 72.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.03 : 82.58 = 52.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.03/82.58 = 52.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.03x = 82.58 × 52.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.03x = 4,345.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,345.36/60.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.39

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