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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.27, 90.50 and 53.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.27, 90.50 and 53.77 is: 80.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.27 : 90.50 = 53.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.27/90.50 = 53.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.27x = 90.50 × 53.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.27x = 4,866.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866.43/60.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.75

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