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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.98, 84.24 and 51.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.98, 84.24 and 51.87 is: 71.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.98 : 84.24 = 51.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.98/84.24 = 51.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.98x = 84.24 × 51.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.98x = 4,369.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,369.53/60.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.66

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