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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.16, 90.06 and 55.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.16, 90.06 and 55.24 is: 82.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.16 : 90.06 = 55.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.16/90.06 = 55.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.16x = 90.06 × 55.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.16x = 4,974.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,974.91/60.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.69

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