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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.39, 90.63 and 56.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.39, 90.63 and 56.19 is: 84.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.39 : 90.63 = 56.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.39/90.63 = 56.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.39x = 90.63 × 56.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.39x = 5,092.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092.50/60.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.33

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