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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.17, 90.09 and 54.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.17, 90.09 and 54.09 is: 80.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.17 : 90.09 = 54.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.17/90.09 = 54.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.17x = 90.09 × 54.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.17x = 4,872.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,872.97/60.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.99

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