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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.28, 99.48 and 60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.28, 99.48 and 60 is: 82.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.28 : 99.48 = 60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.28/99.48 = 60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.28x = 99.48 × 60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.28x = 5,968.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,968.80/72.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.58

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