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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.31, 83.18 and 55.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.31, 83.18 and 55.41 is: 76.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.31 : 83.18 = 55.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.31/83.18 = 55.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.31x = 83.18 × 55.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.31x = 4,608.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,608.83/60.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.42

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