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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.96, 83.96 and 52.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.96, 83.96 and 52.77 is: 72.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.96 : 83.96 = 52.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.96/83.96 = 52.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.96x = 83.96 × 52.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.96x = 4,429.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429.89/60.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.67

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