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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.13, 83.09 and 52.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.13, 83.09 and 52.33 is: 72.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.13 : 83.09 = 52.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.13/83.09 = 52.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.13x = 83.09 × 52.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.13x = 4,348.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348.10/60.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.31

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