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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.75, 83.53 and 52.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.75, 83.53 and 52.55 is: 72.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.75 : 83.53 = 52.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.75/83.53 = 52.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.75x = 83.53 × 52.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.75x = 4,389.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389.46/60.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.25

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