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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.85, 84 and 59.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.85, 84 and 59.77 is: 82.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.85 : 84 = 59.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.85/84 = 59.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.85x = 84 × 59.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.85x = 5,020.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,020.68/60.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.51

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