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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.72, 84 and 52.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.72, 84 and 52.08 is: 72.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.72 : 84 = 52.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.72/84 = 52.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.72x = 84 × 52.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.72x = 4,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,374.72/60.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.05

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