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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.88, 84.25 and 59.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.88, 84.25 and 59.87 is: 82.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.88 : 84.25 = 59.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.88/84.25 = 59.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.88x = 84.25 × 59.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.88x = 5,043.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,043.75/60.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.84

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