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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60, 82.62 and 55.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60, 82.62 and 55.66 is: 76.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60 : 82.62 = 55.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60/82.62 = 55.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60x = 82.62 × 55.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60x = 4,598.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598.63/60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.64

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