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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.96, 84.12 and 52.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.96, 84.12 and 52.22 is: 72.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.96 : 84.12 = 52.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.96/84.12 = 52.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.96x = 84.12 × 52.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.96x = 4,392.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392.75/60.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.06

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