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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.03, 89.61 and 53.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.03, 89.61 and 53.94 is: 80.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.03 : 89.61 = 53.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.03/89.61 = 53.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.03x = 89.61 × 53.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.03x = 4,833.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833.56/60.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.52

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