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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.88, 83.80 and 53.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.88, 83.80 and 53.14 is: 73.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.88 : 83.80 = 53.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.88/83.80 = 53.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.88x = 83.80 × 53.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.88x = 4,452.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452.75/60.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.14

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