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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.74, 84.18 and 59.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.74, 84.18 and 59.66 is: 82.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.74 : 84.18 = 59.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.74/84.18 = 59.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.74x = 84.18 × 59.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.74x = 5,022.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,022.18/60.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.68

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