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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60, 89.72 and 55.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60, 89.72 and 55.32 is: 82.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60 : 89.72 = 55.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60/89.72 = 55.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60x = 89.72 × 55.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60x = 4,963.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,963.31/60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.72

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