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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.68, 83.76 and 56.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.68, 83.76 and 56.60 is: 78.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.68 : 83.76 = 56.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.68/83.76 = 56.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.68x = 83.76 × 56.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.68x = 4,740.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740.82/60.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.13

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