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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.53, 98.52 and 60.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.53, 98.52 and 60.46 is: 83.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.53 : 98.52 = 60.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.53/98.52 = 60.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.53x = 98.52 × 60.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.53x = 5,956.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,956.52/71.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.27

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