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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.11, 82.93 and 54.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.11, 82.93 and 54.04 is: 74.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.11 : 82.93 = 54.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.11/82.93 = 54.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.11x = 82.93 × 54.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.11x = 4,481.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481.54/60.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.56

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