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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.03, 89.89 and 54.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.03, 89.89 and 54.62 is: 81.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.03 : 89.89 = 54.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.03/89.89 = 54.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.03x = 89.89 × 54.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.03x = 4,909.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,909.67/60.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.79

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