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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.26, 82.98 and 54.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.26, 82.98 and 54.45 is: 74.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.26 : 82.98 = 54.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.26/82.98 = 54.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.26x = 82.98 × 54.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.26x = 4,518.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518.26/60.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.98

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