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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.06, 82.80 and 54.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.06, 82.80 and 54.60 is: 75.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.06 : 82.80 = 54.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.06/82.80 = 54.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.06x = 82.80 × 54.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.06x = 4,520.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520.88/60.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.27

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