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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.26, 82.94 and 52.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.26, 82.94 and 52.02 is: 71.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.26 : 82.94 = 52.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.26/82.94 = 52.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.26x = 82.94 × 52.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.26x = 4,314.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314.54/60.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.60

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