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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.13, 82.92 and 52.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.13, 82.92 and 52.30 is: 72.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.13 : 82.92 = 52.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.13/82.92 = 52.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.13x = 82.92 × 52.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.13x = 4,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,336.72/60.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.12

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