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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.12, 83 and 42.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.12, 83 and 42.88 is: 59.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.12 : 83 = 42.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.12/83 = 42.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.12x = 83 × 42.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.12x = 3,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559.04/60.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.20

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