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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.14, 89.73 and 57.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.14, 89.73 and 57.10 is: 85.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.14 : 89.73 = 57.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.14/89.73 = 57.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.14x = 89.73 × 57.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.14x = 5,123.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,123.30/60.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.19

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