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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.41, 90.74 and 52.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.41, 90.74 and 52.31 is: 78.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.41 : 90.74 = 52.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.41/90.74 = 52.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.41x = 90.74 × 52.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.41x = 4,746.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746.29/60.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.57

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