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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.59, 83.66 and 52.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.59, 83.66 and 52.39 is: 72.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.59 : 83.66 = 52.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.59/83.66 = 52.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.59x = 83.66 × 52.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.59x = 4,382.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382.48/60.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.33

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