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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.87, 84.03 and 43.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.87, 84.03 and 43.17 is: 59.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.87 : 84.03 = 43.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.87/84.03 = 43.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.87x = 84.03 × 43.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.87x = 3,627.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627.58/60.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.60

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