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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.29, 90.44 and 52.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.29, 90.44 and 52.66 is: 78.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.29 : 90.44 = 52.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.29/90.44 = 52.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.29x = 90.44 × 52.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.29x = 4,762.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762.57/60.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.99

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