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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.72, 83.82 and 52.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.72, 83.82 and 52.62 is: 72.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.72 : 83.82 = 52.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.72/83.82 = 52.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.72x = 83.82 × 52.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.72x = 4,410.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410.61/60.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.64

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