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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.21, 83.16 and 54.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.21, 83.16 and 54.27 is: 74.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.21 : 83.16 = 54.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.21/83.16 = 54.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.21x = 83.16 × 54.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.21x = 4,513.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513.09/60.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.96

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