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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.41, 83.25 and 54.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.41, 83.25 and 54.59 is: 75.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.41 : 83.25 = 54.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.41/83.25 = 54.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.41x = 83.25 × 54.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.41x = 4,544.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,544.20/60.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.22

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