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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.28, 82.08 and 60.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.28, 82.08 and 60.14 is: 81.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.28 : 82.08 = 60.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.28/82.08 = 60.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.28x = 82.08 × 60.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.28x = 4,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,936.50/60.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.90

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