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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.16, 82.93 and 42.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.16, 82.93 and 42.88 is: 59.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.16 : 82.93 = 42.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.16/82.93 = 42.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.16x = 82.93 × 42.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.16x = 3,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555.52/60.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.11

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