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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.03, 90.40 and 54.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.03, 90.40 and 54.67 is: 82.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.03 : 90.40 = 54.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.03/90.40 = 54.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.03x = 90.40 × 54.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.03x = 4,942.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,942.17/60.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.33

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