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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.26, 90.18 and 54.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.26, 90.18 and 54.19 is: 81.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.26 : 90.18 = 54.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.26/90.18 = 54.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.26x = 90.18 × 54.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.26x = 4,886.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,886.85/60.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.10

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