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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.86, 91.06 and 52.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.86, 91.06 and 52.82 is: 79.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.86 : 91.06 = 52.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.86/91.06 = 52.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.86x = 91.06 × 52.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.86x = 4,809.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,809.88/60.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.04

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