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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.93, 84.21 and 52.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.93, 84.21 and 52.83 is: 73.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.93 : 84.21 = 52.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.93/84.21 = 52.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.93x = 84.21 × 52.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.93x = 4,448.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448.81/60.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.02

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