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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.08, 83.26 and 54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.08, 83.26 and 54 is: 74.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.08 : 83.26 = 54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.08/83.26 = 54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.08x = 83.26 × 54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.08x = 4,496.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,496.11/60.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.84

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