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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.59, 83.36 and 52.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.59, 83.36 and 52.79 is: 72.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.59 : 83.36 = 52.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.59/83.36 = 52.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.59x = 83.36 × 52.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.59x = 4,400.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400.91/60.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.63

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