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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.12, 89.70 and 56.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.12, 89.70 and 56.67 is: 84.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.12 : 89.70 = 56.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.12/89.70 = 56.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.12x = 89.70 × 56.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.12x = 5,083.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,083.30/60.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.55

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