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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.54, 83.49 and 52.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.54, 83.49 and 52.76 is: 72.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.54 : 83.49 = 52.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.54/83.49 = 52.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.54x = 83.49 × 52.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.54x = 4,404.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404.90/60.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.76

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