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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.76, 83.74 and 56.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.76, 83.74 and 56.40 is: 77.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.76 : 83.74 = 56.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.76/83.74 = 56.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.76x = 83.74 × 56.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.76x = 4,722.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722.94/60.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.73

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