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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.32, 90.44 and 54.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.32, 90.44 and 54.24 is: 81.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.32 : 90.44 = 54.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.32/90.44 = 54.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.32x = 90.44 × 54.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.32x = 4,905.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905.19/60.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.33

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