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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.74, 84.39 and 60.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.74, 84.39 and 60.02 is: 83.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.74 : 84.39 = 60.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.74/84.39 = 60.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.74x = 84.39 × 60.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.74x = 5,065.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,065.09/60.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.39

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