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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.23, 82.57 and 59.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.23, 82.57 and 59.62 is: 81.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.23 : 82.57 = 59.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.23/82.57 = 59.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.23x = 82.57 × 59.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.23x = 4,922.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922.82/60.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.73

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