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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.22, 83.19 and 52.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.22, 83.19 and 52.93 is: 73.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.22 : 83.19 = 52.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.22/83.19 = 52.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.22x = 83.19 × 52.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.22x = 4,403.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403.25/60.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.12

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