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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.92, 83.88 and 52.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.92, 83.88 and 52.14 is: 71.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.92 : 83.88 = 52.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.92/83.88 = 52.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.92x = 83.88 × 52.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.92x = 4,373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373.50/60.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.80

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