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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.13, 83.36 and 57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.13, 83.36 and 57 is: 79.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.13 : 83.36 = 57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.13/83.36 = 57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.13x = 83.36 × 57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.13x = 4,751.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,751.24/60.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.02

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