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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.39, 90.63 and 56.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.39, 90.63 and 56.52 is: 84.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.39 : 90.63 = 56.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.39/90.63 = 56.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.39x = 90.63 × 56.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.39x = 5,122.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122.41/60.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.82

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