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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.07, 89.70 and 51.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.07, 89.70 and 51.41 is: 76.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.07 : 89.70 = 51.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.07/89.70 = 51.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.07x = 89.70 × 51.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.07x = 4,610.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610.77/60.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.76

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