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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.99, 91.16 and 52.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.99, 91.16 and 52.96 is: 79.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.99 : 91.16 = 52.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.99/91.16 = 52.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.99x = 91.16 × 52.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.99x = 4,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,827.74/60.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.16

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