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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.06, 82.94 and 56.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.06, 82.94 and 56.84 is: 78.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.06 : 82.94 = 56.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.06/82.94 = 56.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.06x = 82.94 × 56.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.06x = 4,713.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713.89/60.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.49

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