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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.21, 89.84 and 56.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.21, 89.84 and 56.14 is: 83.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.21 : 89.84 = 56.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.21/89.84 = 56.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.21x = 89.84 × 56.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.21x = 5,043.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,043.53/60.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.77

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