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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.12, 90.21 and 52.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.12, 90.21 and 52.53 is: 78.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.12 : 90.21 = 52.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.12/90.21 = 52.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.12x = 90.21 × 52.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.12x = 4,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738.02/60.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.81

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