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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.94, 84.45 and 59.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.94, 84.45 and 59.19 is: 82.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.94 : 84.45 = 59.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.94/84.45 = 59.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.94x = 84.45 × 59.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.94x = 4,998.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,998.60/60.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.03

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