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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.97, 84.09 and 51.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.97, 84.09 and 51.79 is: 71.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.97 : 84.09 = 51.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.97/84.09 = 51.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.97x = 84.09 × 51.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.97x = 4,355.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355.02/60.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.43

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