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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.13, 90.64 and 55.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.13, 90.64 and 55.11 is: 83.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.13 : 90.64 = 55.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.13/90.64 = 55.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.13x = 90.64 × 55.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.13x = 4,995.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,995.17/60.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.08

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