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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.08, 89.94 and 52.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.08, 89.94 and 52.44 is: 78.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.08 : 89.94 = 52.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.08/89.94 = 52.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.08x = 89.94 × 52.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.08x = 4,716.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,716.45/60.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.50

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