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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.48, 83.52 and 37.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.48, 83.52 and 37.52 is: 51.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.48 : 83.52 = 37.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.48/83.52 = 37.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.48x = 83.52 × 37.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.48x = 3,133.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133.67/60.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.81

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