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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.16, 83.44 and 57.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.16, 83.44 and 57.76 is: 80.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.16 : 83.44 = 57.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.16/83.44 = 57.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.16x = 83.44 × 57.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.16x = 4,819.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,819.49/60.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.11

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