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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60, 89.76 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60, 89.76 and 53.88 is: 80.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60 : 89.76 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60/89.76 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60x = 89.76 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60x = 4,836.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,836.27/60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.60

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