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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.12, 89.68 and 53.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.12, 89.68 and 53.28 is: 79.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.12 : 89.68 = 53.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.12/89.68 = 53.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.12x = 89.68 × 53.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.12x = 4,778.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,778.15/60.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.48

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