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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.52, 83.46 and 37.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.52, 83.46 and 37.19 is: 51.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.52 : 83.46 = 37.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.52/83.46 = 37.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.52x = 83.46 × 37.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.52x = 3,103.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103.88/60.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.29

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