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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.41, 82.89 and 54.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.41, 82.89 and 54.95 is: 75.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.41 : 82.89 = 54.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.41/82.89 = 54.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.41x = 82.89 × 54.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.41x = 4,554.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554.39/60.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.39

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