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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.95, 83.92 and 51.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.95, 83.92 and 51.72 is: 71.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.95 : 83.92 = 51.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.95/83.92 = 51.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.95x = 83.92 × 51.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.95x = 4,340.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,340.34/60.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.21

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