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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.41, 90.55 and 56.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.41, 90.55 and 56.82 is: 85.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.41 : 90.55 = 56.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.41/90.55 = 56.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.41x = 90.55 × 56.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.41x = 5,145.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,145.05/60.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.17

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