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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.14, 83.08 and 52.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.14, 83.08 and 52.40 is: 72.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.14 : 83.08 = 52.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.14/83.08 = 52.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.14x = 83.08 × 52.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.14x = 4,352.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352.85/60.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.38

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