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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.64, 83.64 and 52.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.64, 83.64 and 52.44 is: 72.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.64 : 83.64 = 52.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.64/83.64 = 52.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.64x = 83.64 × 52.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.64x = 4,386.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,386.08/60.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.33

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