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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60, 90.17 and 55.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60, 90.17 and 55.89 is: 83.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60 : 90.17 = 55.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60/90.17 = 55.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60x = 90.17 × 55.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60x = 5,039.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,039.60/60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.99

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