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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.39, 90.93 and 53.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.39, 90.93 and 53.22 is: 80.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.39 : 90.93 = 53.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.39/90.93 = 53.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.39x = 90.93 × 53.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.39x = 4,838.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,838.77/60.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.12

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