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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.24, 90.15 and 52.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.24, 90.15 and 52.22 is: 78.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.24 : 90.15 = 52.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.24/90.15 = 52.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.24x = 90.15 × 52.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.24x = 4,707.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,707.45/60.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.14

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