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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.17, 90.33 and 51.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.17, 90.33 and 51.21 is: 76.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.17 : 90.33 = 51.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.17/90.33 = 51.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.17x = 90.33 × 51.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.17x = 4,625.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625.80/60.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.88

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