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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.17, 90.07 and 51.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.17, 90.07 and 51.08 is: 76.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.17 : 90.07 = 51.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.17/90.07 = 51.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.17x = 90.07 × 51.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.17x = 4,600.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600.20/60.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.46

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