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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.08, 89.92 and 54.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.08, 89.92 and 54.48 is: 81.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.08 : 89.92 = 54.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.08/89.92 = 54.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.08x = 89.92 × 54.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.08x = 4,898.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,898.84/60.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.54

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