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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.72, 83.84 and 56.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.72, 83.84 and 56.13 is: 77.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.72 : 83.84 = 56.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.72/83.84 = 56.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.72x = 83.84 × 56.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.72x = 4,705.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705.34/60.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.50

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