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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.69, 83.76 and 59.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.69, 83.76 and 59.27 is: 81.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.69 : 83.76 = 59.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.69/83.76 = 59.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.69x = 83.76 × 59.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.69x = 4,964.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,964.66/60.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.80

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