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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.92, 84.14 and 51.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.92, 84.14 and 51.12 is: 70.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.92 : 84.14 = 51.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.92/84.14 = 51.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.92x = 84.14 × 51.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.92x = 4,301.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301.24/60.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.60

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