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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.03, 82.79 and 51.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.03, 82.79 and 51.83 is: 71.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.03 : 82.79 = 51.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.03/82.79 = 51.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.03x = 82.79 × 51.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.03x = 4,290.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290.95/60.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.48

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