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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.42, 90.54 and 54.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.42, 90.54 and 54.29 is: 81.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.42 : 90.54 = 54.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.42/90.54 = 54.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.42x = 90.54 × 54.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.42x = 4,915.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,915.42/60.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.35

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