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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.77, 90.99 and 52.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.77, 90.99 and 52.65 is: 78.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.77 : 90.99 = 52.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.77/90.99 = 52.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.77x = 90.99 × 52.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.77x = 4,790.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790.62/60.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.83

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