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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.27, 83.30 and 52.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.27, 83.30 and 52.26 is: 72.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.27 : 83.30 = 52.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.27/83.30 = 52.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.27x = 83.30 × 52.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.27x = 4,353.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353.00/60.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.22

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