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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.42, 90.63 and 55.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.42, 90.63 and 55.02 is: 82.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.42 : 90.63 = 55.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.42/90.63 = 55.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.42x = 90.63 × 55.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.42x = 4,986.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,986.46/60.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.53

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