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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.71, 91.06 and 53.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.71, 91.06 and 53.12 is: 79.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.71 : 91.06 = 53.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.71/91.06 = 53.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.71x = 91.06 × 53.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.71x = 4,837.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837.20/60.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.68

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